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    (Subclass 482)

    Skills in Demand

    This temporary visa lets an employer sponsor a suitably skilled worker to fill a position they can’t find a suitably skilled Australian to fill.

    Basic Eligibility

    You must:

    • be nominated for a skilled position by an approved sponsor
    • have the right skills to do the job
    • meet the relevant English language requirements

    Skilled visa income thresholds are increasing in line with changes to annual Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings. For more information, see Annual indexation of skilled visa income thresholds from 1 July 2025.

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    Skills in Demand Visa (subclass 482)

    Core Skills Stream

    This visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can't source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.
    Stay

    Up to 4 years.

    Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years.

    Cost

    From AUD3,115.00

    Processing Time

    For an indication of processing times for this visa, use the visa processing time guide tool. This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.

    • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Your occupation is on the Core Skills Occupation List.​
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    Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)

    Specialist Skills stream

    This visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can't source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.
    Stay

    Up to 4 years.

    Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years.

    Cost

    From AUD3,115.00

    Processing Time

    For an indication of processing times for this visa, use the visa processing time guide tool. This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.

    • ​​​​​​​​​​​Your occupation is an Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) occupation listed in Major Groups 1,2,4,5 or 6, where the nominated salary for the position meets the Specialist Skills Income Threshold.
    • View the ANZSCO.​​
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    Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)

    Labour agreement stream

    This visa is for skilled workers nominated by employers who have a Labour Agreement. It lets you live and work in Australia temporarily. Labour agreements are developed between the Australian Government (represented by the Department) and employers.
    Stay

    Up to a maximum of 4 years, depending on the terms in the labour agreement.

    Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years.

    Cost

    From AUD3,115.00

    Processing Time

    For an indication of processing times for this visa, use the visa processing time guide tool. This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.

    • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Your employer has to have a labour agreement with the Australian government in effect.
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    Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)

    Subsequent entrant

    This visa is for family members of subclass 457 and subclass 482 visa holders who are applying separately for their SID visa and wish to join the primary subclass 457 or subclass 482 visa holder in Australia.
    Stay

    You can stay for as long as your visa is valid.

    Cost

    From AUD3,115.00

    Processing Time

    For an indication of processing times for this visa, use the visa processing time guide tool. This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.

    • You must be a family member of a primary subclass 482 or 457 visa holder.