(Subclass 482) · Work and skilled visas
The Skills in Demand visa supports employment with an eligible sponsoring business. It has Specialist Skills, Core Skills and Labour Agreement streams. A later 186 application depends on qualifying employment, an employer nomination and the other relevant criteria; a 482 does not automatically become permanent residence.
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.
Up to 4 years
From A$4,015
Temporary
Official information from the Department of Home Affairs
The material below reproduces English-language information from the Department of Home Affairs about this visa. Requirements may have changed since it was added to this website. Use the source link to check the latest information; I can explain relevant provisions in Vietnamese or English during a consultation.
Skilled visa income thresholds have increased 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 2026.
We prioritise applications for the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa under Ministerial Direction No. 119. We are currently processing applications that were lodged in:
This visa has several streams, each with its own criteria and charge. Open the one that matches your situation to read the complete official information.
This visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where they can't source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.
Up to 4 years.
From AUD4,015.00
This visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where they can't source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.
Up to 4 years.
From AUD4,015.00
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.
Up to a maximum of 4 years, depending on the terms in the labour agreement.
From AUD4,015.00
This visa is for family members of subclass 457 and subclass 482 visa holders who wish to join the primary subclass 457 or subclass 482 visa holder in Australia. They are applying separately for their SID visa.
You can stay for as long as your visa is valid.
From AUD4,015.00
Official source: Department of Home Affairs, immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. © Commonwealth of Australia. Refer to the source website for its copyright and conditions of use.
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