Secure Your Australian Work Opportunity with the 482 Visa
At Immigrad, we specialize in helping skilled professionals and Australian employers navigate the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand (SID) Visa process. This employer-sponsored visa allows businesses to address genuine skill shortages by bringing qualified overseas workers to Australia.
Key Features of the 482 Visa
✔ Work in Australia for an approved employer for up to 4 years
✔ Bring eligible family members (partner and dependent children)
✔ Pathway to permanent residency (186 Temporary Residence Transition stream after 2 years with your sponsor)
✔ No maximum age limit for primary applicants
Eligibility Requirements
For Employees
· Must have an approved sponsor · Occupation must be on the Core Skills Occupation List (Core Skills stream), or be an eligible occupation with guaranteed earnings of at least AUD 146,576 (Specialist Skills stream)
· At least 1 year of relevant work experience (full-time equivalent)
· Meet English language requirements (for tests taken on or after 13 September 2025: minimum IELTS 5.0 in each component, or equivalent) unless exempt
· Satisfy health and character requirements
For Employers
· Must be an approved Standard Business Sponsor
· Demonstrate genuine need for the position
· Prove labour market testing (where required)
· Pay at least the Annual Market Salary Rate and the Core Skills Income Threshold (AUD 79,423 for nominations lodged from 1 July 2026)
How Immigrad Can Help
Our registered migration agents provide:
✅ Sponsorship approval guidance for employers
✅ Skills assessment coordination (where required)
✅ Labour market testing documentation support
✅ Complete visa application preparation and lodgement
✅ Ongoing case management until visa grant
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Note: Immigration regulations change frequently. We recommend verifying current requirements with the Department of Home Affairs or consulting a registered migration agent.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a subclass 482 visa cost?
The subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa application charge is AUD 4,015 for the primary applicant in the Core Skills, Specialist Skills and Labour Agreement streams, with the same amount for each additional applicant aged 18 or over. Separately, the employer pays AUD 420 for Standard Business Sponsorship, AUD 330 for the nomination, and the Skilling Australians Fund levy. Charges verified with the Department of Home Affairs on 6 September 2026.
What is the minimum salary for a subclass 482 visa?
For nominations lodged between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027, the Core Skills Income Threshold is AUD 79,423 and the Specialist Skills Income Threshold is AUD 146,576. The nominated worker must be paid at least the relevant threshold and at least the annual market salary rate for the occupation, whichever is higher. Non-monetary benefits such as accommodation or a car do not count towards the threshold.
How long can I stay on a subclass 482 visa?
The subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa can be granted for up to four years, depending on the stream and the period the employer nominates. Holders can work in Australia for their sponsoring employer, include a partner and dependent children in the application, and may become eligible to apply for permanent residence through the subclass 186 Temporary Residence Transition stream after two years with the sponsor.
Is the subclass 482 visa a pathway to permanent residence?
It can be. After working for the sponsoring employer in the nominated occupation for two years, a subclass 482 holder may become eligible to apply for the subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa through the Temporary Residence Transition stream. Eligibility depends on age, English, occupation and the employer’s willingness to nominate again, and each case is assessed on its own facts.
Does the 482 visa still get called the TSS visa?
No. The Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa was renamed the Skills in Demand (SID) visa on 7 December 2024, when the Short-Term and Medium-Term streams were replaced by the Core Skills and Specialist Skills streams. The subclass number 482 did not change. Older articles that still say TSS generally describe superseded stream names and income thresholds.
What is labour market testing for a 482 nomination?
Labour market testing requires the employer to show the position could not be filled locally. The position must have been advertised in Australia for at least four weeks within the four months immediately before the nomination is lodged, with at least two advertisements. Each advertisement must be in English and state the position title or description, the skills or experience required, the sponsor or recruitment agency name, and the salary where annual earnings are under AUD 96,400.
Related pages
- All employer-sponsored visas
- Subclass 186 permanent residence pathway
- Subclass 494 regional alternative
- Sponsor a worker cost calculator
This page is general information only and does not take your circumstances into account. Complex cases need personal advice from a registered migration agent. Immigrad is operated by Oceans Consultancy Pty Ltd; Gaurav Duggal, MARN 1805710. Contact Immigrad.