Australia · Work with a sponsor
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
Who it's for: For skilled workers nominated by an employer in regional Australia to live and work permanently; the official site says the Direct Entry stream is closed to new applications.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 1 Nov 2026
We have the official link for this visa type. Quoted requirements are not recorded yet.
Official page · immi.homeaffairs.gov.auOther work with a sponsor routes in Australia
- Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 494)
- Pacific Engagement Visa (subclass 192)
- Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)
- Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408)
- Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa (subclass 400)
- Training visa (subclass 407)