Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa – Requirements, Steps & Checklist

Who is this visa for?

Skilled workers with an employer willing to sponsor them. Replaced the TSS 482 on 7 December 2024.

Sponsor	An approved Standard Business Sponsor (or labour agreement).
Nomination	Employer nominates the position, pays market salary at or above the income threshold, and pays the SAF levy.
Work experience	At least 1 year of full-time relevant experience (in the last 5 years).
Skills assessment	Required for some occupations and some passport holders – ask us.
English	Minimum English for the stream (see English page) unless exempt.
Health & character	Standard requirements; adequate health insurance.

Any occupation (except trades, machinery operators and labourers) with salary at least AUD 146,576 (SSIT, from 1 July 2026).

Occupation on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) with salary at least AUD 79,423 (CSIT, from 1 July 2026) and market rate.

Through an employer’s labour agreement (DAMA etc.) – concessions possible.

IELTS	5.0 overall equivalent level for 482 (check exact band minimums on English page)
Exemptions	Passport holders of UK, USA, Canada, NZ, Ireland; 5 years’ study in English; salary above SSIT (Specialist Skills)

1Employer becomes sponsorStandard Business Sponsorship (valid 5 years).

2Labour market testingAdvertising the role in Australia (unless exempt).

3Nomination lodgedPosition, salary (≥ CSIT/SSIT), SAF levy paid.

4482 visa lodgedYour skills, experience, English, health, character.

5Grant & workWork only for your sponsor; you may change sponsor.

62 years → 186 TRTPermanent residence with the same employer.