Duration
Up to 4 years
Processing
From 7-21 days (median)
Family
Included
PR Pathway
Yes
Overview
The Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled workers for positions they cannot fill locally. The program has been reformed to provide clearer pathways to permanent residency, with healthcare professionals being a priority for processing.
Key Benefits
- Priority processing for healthcare and other key occupations
- Clear pathway to permanent residency after two or three years
- Include eligible family members in your application
- Work for your sponsor in your nominated skilled occupation
- Travel to and from Australia multiple times while the visa is valid
- Potential access to Medicare if you are from a country with a Reciprocal Health Care Agreement
Eligibility Criteria
- 1Have a job offer and sponsorship from an approved Australian employer
- 2Your nominated occupation must be on the relevant skilled occupation list
- 3Meet the skills, qualifications, and work experience requirements for your occupation
- 4Meet the relevant English language requirements for your visa stream
- 5Satisfy the health and character requirements
- 6The salary offered must meet the threshold for your stream
Application Process
Employer Sponsorship
Your employer must be an approved Standard Business Sponsor
Nomination
The employer nominates you for a specific position in their business
Skills Assessment
If required for your occupation and country of passport, you must obtain a positive skills assessment
Visa Application
You lodge your visa application with all required supporting documents
Health & Character
You complete any required health examinations and provide police clearances
Visa Decision
You receive a decision on your visa application from the Department of Home Affairs
Estimated Costs
- Skills in Demand (482) visaFrom AUD $3,115
- Additional applicant 18+From AUD $1,555
- Additional applicant <18From AUD $780
Requirements
English
Requirements vary by stream. Core Skills stream generally requires IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with minimum scores in each band
Salary
Specialist Skills Stream: AUD $135,000+ per annum. Core Skills Stream: Must meet TSMIT of AUD $73,150+ per annum
Your Rights
Work
You must work only for your sponsoring employer in your nominated occupation
Study
Yes, unrestricted
Travel
Multiple entry. You can travel in and out of Australia while your visa is valid
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