4 years from the date your current skilled visa was granted
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Extended stay pathway
This is a temporary visa. It is for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia.
At a Glance
From AUD 435.00
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You need to
- hold a subclass 475, 487, 495 or 496 visa (Extended Stay pathway)
Help with your visa
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With this visa, you may
- remain in Australia for 4 years from the date we granted your subclass 475, 487, 495 or 496 visa
- live, work and study in specified regional areas of Australia
- travel to and from Australia as many times as you want, while the visa is valid