Australia 482 Visa to Permanent Residency

Visa 482 to Permanent Residency (PR) in Australia

Holders of the Subclass 482 visa have a pathway to permanent residency through both the Employer-Sponsored Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) Stream and the Labour Agreement Stream.

Subclass 482 to Permanent Residency (PR) Subclass 482 visa holders may apply for permanent residency once they meet the necessary eligibility criteria.

Subclass 482 Short-Term Visa to PR Holders of the Subclass 482 visa in the Short-Term Stream can apply for one extension while onshore in Australia. However, this stream does not provide a direct pathway to permanent residency.

COVID Concession: As part of the COVID concession, Subclass 482 short-term stream visa holders can apply for permanent residency through the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) Stream. This option will only be available for two years, starting from July 1, 2022.

Subclass 482 Medium-Term Visa to PR Holders of the Subclass 482 visa in the Medium-Term Stream can transition to permanent residency by applying for the Subclass 186 visa, provided they meet the following conditions:

  • The visa holder has worked for the nominating employer for 3 years.
  • The visa holder has worked in the nominated position for 3 years.
  • The applicant has achieved a minimum score of 6.0 in each component of the IELTS test (or equivalent in PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CAE, or OET).
  • The visa holder has received the salary as per their job contract when the Subclass 482 visa was granted.

Subclass 482 Labour Agreement Stream to PR Subclass 482 visa holders under the Labour Agreement Stream may apply for permanent residency if the Labour Agreement contains provisions allowing for PR.

Age Limit for Subclass 482 Visa to PR The age limit for applicants seeking permanent residency is 45 years.

Requirements for Subclass 482 Visa to PR For Subclass 482 visa holders in the Medium-Term Stream, the following conditions must be met:

  • The visa holder has worked for the nominating employer for 3 years.
  • The visa holder has held the nominated position for 3 years.
  • The applicant has achieved a score of 6.0 in each component of the IELTS test (or equivalent in PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CAE, or OET).
  • The visa holder has received the salary as per their job contract when the Subclass 482 visa was granted.

For Subclass 482 visa holders in the Labour Agreement Stream, the requirements are similar, but applicants must also meet any specific terms outlined in the Labour Agreement, including possible English language competency requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions: Subclass 482 Pathway to PR

  • Can a 482 visa holder apply for PR?
    Yes, Subclass 482 visa holders in the Medium-Term Stream and Labour Agreement Stream (if the Labour Agreement includes a PR provision) can apply for PR. Subclass 482 visa holders in the Short-Term Stream may also apply for PR under the COVID Concession provisions until June 30, 2024.
  • New Rules for 482 Visa to Permanent Residency:
    To transition from a Subclass 482 Short-Term visa to PR, the visa holder must have held the visa for at least 2 years.