Subclass 191 Income Requirement – No Threshold Exists Yet
Questions about the subclass 191 income requirement are common among regional provisional visa holders planning for permanent residence.
With the introduction of the subclass 191 permanent residence visa for regional provisional visa holders, many clients expected an income requirement similar to the subclass 887 or skilled visas. The regulations allow the Minister to specify an income threshold through a legislative instrument.
Currently, no legislative instrument sets a subclass 191 income requirement, so there is no minimum income threshold. Applicants should still provide ATO Notices of Assessment for the relevant income years, but the Department does not apply any income threshold when assessing them. Even very low or zero taxable income is acceptable as long as the applicant meets other criteria.
Applicants should be aware that a subclass 191 income requirement may be introduced in the future through policy change.
What to Do
• Lodge the required ATO Notices of Assessment for the three income years.
• Don’t worry about meeting a minimum earnings figure.
• Monitor policy updates, as the Minister may introduce an income threshold in the future.
Why Income Evidence Is Still Requested
Although there is currently no subclass 191 income requirement, the Department still requires evidence of income history to confirm compliance with visa conditions. Notices of Assessment help verify residence, tax compliance, and continuity in regional Australia. This documentation requirement does not imply a minimum earnings test, but rather supports the integrity of the permanent residence assessment process.
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