Skills in Demand (Subclass 482)
A temporary visa for skilled workers sponsored by an approved Australian employer to fill a genuine position.
Overview
What this visa is
The Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) visa lets an approved employer sponsor a skilled worker to fill a genuine position they cannot fill locally.
Who it's for
Skilled workers with an eligible occupation and an approved sponsoring employer.
Eligibility requirements
Core requirements
- Approved sponsor — The employer is an approved standard business sponsor.
- Nominated occupation — The role is on the relevant occupation list.
- Skills and experience — You meet the skill and experience requirements for the occupation.
- English — You meet the English requirement for the stream.
Benefits
- Include your family
- Full work rights
- Travel rights
The process, step by step
Sponsorship
variesThe business becomes an approved sponsor.
Documents at this stage
- Business registration and financials
Nomination
variesThe employer nominates the position and occupation.
Documents at this stage
- Position description and labour market testing evidence
Visa application
variesThe worker applies and meets health and character requirements.
Documents at this stage
- Passport, skills evidence, English results
Required documents
Identity
- Passport
- National ID (if applicable)
Skills & English
- Qualifications and references
- English test results
A downloadable checklist for this visa is coming — the document list above is the source it will generate from.
Costs & fees
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Common mistakes & why applications fail
- Weak labour market testing — Insufficient evidence the role was genuinely advertised locally.
- Occupation mismatch — The duties do not match the nominated occupation.
Results for 482
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