This table lets you compare sponsored visas for skilled workers. You can sponsor someone to come to Australia permanently or temporarily to fill a nominated skilled role.
If you want to sponsor someone to travel to Australia for other short-term work or activities, or for training, learn more about
other ways of bringing someone.
| Visa | Length | Unique features | Skill or qualification requirements |
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Skills in Demand (SID) (subclass 482)
| 1-4 years | - Visa holders can only work for you or an associated entity unless
exempt from this requirement
- Visa holders must work only in nominated occupation
- Specialist skills stream available for all ANZSCO major group 1,2,4,5 and 6 occupations earning above the Specialist Skills income threshold
- Hong Kong visa holders may stay up to 5 years
| - applicants must have the skills to perform the nominated occupation
- applicants must have 12 months work experience in the occupation or a related field
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Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) | Permanent | - No geographical restrictions
- Temporary residence transition stream for SID visa holders in all occupations
- The employment will be for at least a period of 2 years after visa grant
| - Direct Entry stream applicants require a skills assessment (unless exempt)
- Relevant registration or licensing must be held if required
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Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) | 5 years | - Work must be in a designated regional area
- The employment will be for at least a period of 5 years after visa grant
| - Employer Sponsored stream applicants require a skills assessment (unless exempt)
- Relevant registration or licensing must be held if required
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Other criteria apply to these visas. Consult the visa specific page for more complete details on the criteria for the grant of each visa type.
