Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) - EMK Global Education & Migration

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Benefits of the visa 482

Short-term stream:
- Work in Australia for up to 2 years or up to 4 years if an international trade obligation (ito) applies. Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years
- Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid
- If eligible, apply for the permanent residence: Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) or Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
Medium-term stream:
- Work in Australia for up to 4 years or up to 5 years if you are a Hong Kong passport holder
- Study (you won't receive government assistance)
- Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid
- If eligible, apply for the permanent residence: Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) or Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
Labour agreement stream:
- Work in Australian for up to 4 years for your sponsor or up to 5 years if you are a Hong Kong passport holder
- Study (you won't receive government assistance)
- Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want, while the visa is valid
- If eligible, apply for the permanent residence: Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

Requirement

Short-term stream:
- Your employer must have nominated you to fill an occupation specified on the Shor-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)
- You must work for your nominating employer
- You must have at least 2 years relevant work experience in the nominated occupation or a related field
- You must undergo a mandatory skills assessment
- You must have at leastCompetent English (IELTS 6.0 or PTE 50)
Medium-term stream:
- Your employer must have nominated you to fill an occupation specified on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
- You must work for your nominating employer
- You must have at least 2 years relevant work experience in the nominated occupation or a related field
- You must undergo a mandatory skills assessment
- You must have at leastCompetent English (IELTS 6.0 or PTE 50)
Labour agreement stream:
- The nominated occupation must be the subject of a labour agreement between the Commonwealth and the nominator - You must have had at least 2 years of work experience in the nominated occupation or a related field unless varied by the terms of the labour agreement
- English requirements may be specified in the Labour agreement between your employer and the Commonwealth

Visa Fee Charge

The visa application fee for the Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482) – Core Skills Stream is AUD 4,015.00 for the main applicant.
The visa application fee for the Labour Agreement Stream is AUD 4,015.00 for the main applicant.
An additional applicant fee of AUD 4,015.00 applies for each family member aged 18 or over.
An additional applicant fee of AUD 1,005.00 applies for each family member under 18.
A subsequent temporary application charge of AUD 700.00 may apply.
There is no non-internet application charge listed for this visa.
Visa fees may change. Applicants should check the official Department of Home Affairs visa pricing information before submitting an application.

Last Updated: 15 September 2026

Processing Time

Sponsorship: 50% of applications are processed within 24 days, and 90% within 4 months.
Nomination: 50% of applications are processed within 57 days, and 90% within 9 months.
Short-term stream: 90% of applications are processed within 64 days.
Medium-term stream: 90% of applications are processed within 67 days.
Labour Agreement stream: 90% of applications are processed within 87 days.
Specialist Skills stream: 50% of applications are processed within 15 days, and 90% within 45 days.
The visa is currently within the standard processing timeframe.
Processing times are indicative only and may vary depending on individual circumstances.
Your visa application may take longer to process if required information or supporting documents are incomplete or missing.
Applicants should provide all required information and supporting documents to help avoid delays.
You can check the status of your visa application through ImmiAccount.
The Department of Home Affairs will contact you when your visa application is decided.

Last Updated: 15 September 2026

Your Obligations

8303: Must not engage in disruptive behaviour.
8501: Must maintain adequate health insurance while in Australia.
8607: Must work only in the nominated occupation.

Last Updated: 15 September 2026

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How to Apply for an Australian visa?

Step 1: Complete the Visa Application Form for sponsor via the online IMMI Account
Step 2: Employer approved to be a sponsor
Step 3: Employer nominates overseas worker (the applicant) for a skilled position
Step 4: Submit your skill assessment and get a positive outcome
Step 5: Gather your documents (identity, Skills assessment documents, etc)
Step 6: Complete the Visa Application Form
Step 7: Pay the Visa Application Fee
Step 8: Complete the biometrics collection and health examination

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Can I change sponsors?

If you hold visa 482, you can transfer your sponsorship to a new employer.Your new sponsor will need to nominate you on visa 482.You cannot commence employment with your new sponsor until your nomination has been approved.This is currently taking approximately seven (7) business days

What does this visa allow you to do?

Visa 482 is a temporary visa that permits the holder to live in Australia while working full-time for the sponsoring employer in the nominated position. Applicants for visa 482 may include dependent members of the family unit. Family members, as a secondary dependent on the main visa 482 applicant, can enjoy unrestricted work rights whilst the holder of visa 482

Can 482 visas be extended?

Yes you can extend your 482 visa one time. After this you would need to look at different visa options.

Can 482 visa holder apply for permanent residency?

The 482 visa in itself is not a permanent visa. However if your occupation is on the MLTSSL, you could potentially look to apply for the 186 visa or 187 visa. Other permanent visa options include the 190 or 491. Or if you are living and working in a regional area, you could consider the Subclass 494 employer sponsored visa