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The Skills in Demand Visa (subclass 482) allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers to fill genuine skill shortages. It is a temporary work visa that lets you live and work in Australia for up to 4 years.
The Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) replaced the former Temporary Skill Shortage visa on 7 December 2024, with three streams for eligible employers and workers.
Work for an approved Australian employer in your nominated occupation.
Include your partner and dependent children in your visa application.
Stay in Australle for up to 4 years depending on the stream and occupation.
Many occupations provide a clear pathway to Permanent Residency.
Choose the right stream for your skills and career goals.
Up to 2 years
Up to 4 years
Up to 4 years
Core Skills & Specialist Skills: $76,$15 | Labour Agreement Stream: $73,150
A clear, step-by-step process for employers and workers.
1We ecsess your needs and confim the best stream and pathway.
2 Your business must be approved as a Standeed Business Sponsor (585).
3We lodge the nomination ether for the piclon and skil assessment (if required).
4The worker applies for the 482 vise including health and character checks.
5The visa le granted and the worker can travel to Australla and start work.
6After meeting the requirement, apply for permanent residency
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Additional charges may apply for dependants. Sponsorship and nomination fees apply.
Core Skills & Specialist Skills: $76,515
Labour Agreement Stream: $73,150
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The Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa allows an approved business sponsor to employ an eligible overseas worker in a nominated occupation when the relevant sponsorship, nomination and visa requirements are met.
The visa includes Core Skills, Specialist Skills and Labour Agreement pathways. The correct pathway depends on the occupation, salary, employer arrangements and any applicable labour agreement.
The permitted stay depends on the stream and the period approved in the nomination and visa grant. Your grant notification sets out the exact validity and conditions.
Eligible partners and dependent children may be included as secondary applicants and must meet the relevant relationship, health and character requirements.
The salary must satisfy the threshold applicable to the selected stream, the annual market salary rate and Australian employment law. The amount is assessed at the relevant nomination date.
Some Subclass 482 holders may later qualify for an employer-sponsored permanent visa, including the Subclass 186 Temporary Residence Transition stream, if the requirements in force at that time are met.
Timing varies according to the sponsorship, nomination and visa stages, the occupation, supporting evidence and Department caseloads. Decision-ready applications help avoid preventable delays.
A skills assessment is required for some occupations and applicants but not all. The requirement depends on factors including occupation, nationality, qualifications and the relevant assessment rules.
Let our Registered Migration Agents help you navigate the 482 visa process with confidence.
