However as I was thinking just been on the Dibp site which states This visa lets you and your family: stay in Australia for up to 4 years live, work and study in a specified region of Australia travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid. apply for permanent residency, if eligible, through the Skilled-Regional (Residence) visa (subclass 887). Therefore we have to apply for a 887 visa as long as we have lived and worked as stated on our visa in a regional area for two years. Thankyou in advance for any replys