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Subclass 482 Skills In Demand Visa

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Subclass 482

Skills In Demand Visa

The Skills in Demand (SID) visa (Subclass 482) is a temporary employer-sponsored visa designed to help Australian businesses fill skilled positions where no suitable local worker is available. It took over from the former Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa in December 2024, keeping the 482 subclass number but introducing updated eligibility rules and occupation lists. The visa is granted for up to four years.

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Three Streams

The 482 visa operates across three streams.

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The Core Skills Stream
The most widely used, covering hundreds of occupations on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). When the visa launched, over 70 new roles were added to this list, spanning a broad range of industries.
2
The Specialist Skills Stream
This stream is aimed at high-level professionals and has a faster processing time — often just one to two weeks — making it significantly quicker than the Core Skills Stream. It does not cover trades, manual labour, or transport roles, and annual places are limited.
3
The Labour Agreement Stream
This is available where an employer holds a formal agreement with the Australian Government, typically to address niche or regional workforce needs. It can offer greater flexibility around occupations and conditions than the standard streams.

Key Requirements

To be eligible, applicants need an approved employer sponsor, an occupation that qualifies under the relevant stream, and at least one year of relevant work experience gained within the past five years. English language proficiency, health insurance, and health and character checks are also required.

 
Pathway to Permanent Residency
The 482 visa offers a clear route to permanent residency. After two years of work under sponsorship — reduced from the previous three-year requirement — holders can apply for a Subclass 186 visa. Notably, time worked across different approved sponsors all counts toward this threshold, giving workers greater flexibility in their career moves.
Work Experience
The work experience requirement was recently reduced from two years to one, making the visa more accessible — particularly for graduates already in Australia on a Subclass 485 visa who are looking to transition into longer-term employer sponsorship.
If You Should Lose Your Job
Should a sponsored worker’s employment come to an end, they have 180 days to secure a new approved employer sponsor before needing to make arrangements to depart Australia
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Common Questions To 482 Skills In Demand Visa

Considering whether a 482 Skills In Demand Visa is right for you can be a daunting task.  Here are some of the more common questions we get asked.
What are the prerequisites for a 482 Skills In Demand Visa?
To be eligible, applicants need an approved employer sponsor, an occupation that qualifies under the relevant stream, and at least one year of relevant work experience gained within the past five years. English language proficiency, health insurance, and health and character checks are also required.


How difficult is the process for a 482 Skills In Demand Visa?
As with all Visas, preparation is key. Having a sound strategy, collating and structuring documents as required by the department, and preparing submissions accurately are critical to minimise challenges during the process.

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How much does a 482 Skills In Demand Visa Cost?
Along with migration agency fees, government fees are payable and vary depending on circumstances, and may include registration, nomination, assessment and testing costs.


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