Number Of Permanent Residence (skilled Regional) (subclass 191) Visa Applications Lodged, Finalised, And Visa Processing Times From 1 July 2025 To 31 January 2026, And On Hand As At 31 January 2026 ​

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From 1 July 2025 to 31 January 2026, the Department of Home Affairs processed subclass 191 Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa applications with 15,188 lodged, 16,772 finalised, and 14,353 on hand as at 31 January 2026. Processing times showed increasing delays across the period, with median processing times ranging from 4 months in July 2025 to 8 months in January 2026. The 90th percentile processing time extended to 16 months by January 2026, indicating significant backlogs. Data sourced from departmental systems noted provisional status for current program year figures due to potential transmission delays.