Skills in Demand Subclass 482

Last Updated on August 31, 2025 by Ozlinks Education

Skills in Demand (SID) Visa Subclass 482

On 07 December 2024, the Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) issued the Skills in Demand (SID) Visa Subclass 482, which replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa Subclass 482. The Skills-in-Demand Visa is a temporary visa that allows employers to overcome labour shortages by sponsoring skilled foreign workers to fill positions where they are unable to find an Australian worker with the required skills. This new visa program aims to streamline the application process and expand the range of eligible occupations. By facilitating the entry of skilled workers, the government hopes to boost the economy and enhance productivity across various sectors.

This visa allows you to work in Australia for your sponsor for up to four years, or five if you have a Hong Kong passport. If you are eligible, you can apply for a permanent residence visa under the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

The Skills in Demand Subclass 482 consists of three streams:

  • Core Skills Stream
  • Specialist Skills stream
  • Labour Agreement Stream.

The CSOL for Skills in Demand, Subclass 482

To meet one of the key requirements for the Skills in Demand (SID) Visa Subclass 482, you must work in an occupation on the Core Skills Occupation List. The Core Skills Occupation List, which comprises 456 occupations, aims to address labour shortages by prioritising those that are in high demand in the Australian workforce.

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Subclass 482: Core Skills Stream

For the Core Skills Stream of the SID subclass 482 visa, you must be sponsored to work in an occupation listed on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). The Core Skills Stream is open to a broader range of occupations, including registered nurses, trades workers, and specialist equipment operators.

Core Skills Stream Eligibility

  • have a relevant occupation listed on the CSOL
  • have at least one (1) year relevant work experience in your nominated occupation
  • meet the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) salary at least $76,515 as of 01/07/2025, threshold will be changed yearly
  • be nominated by an approved sponsor
  • have a relevant mandatory skills assessment if required for your occupation, unless an exemption applies
  • meet minimum standards of English language proficiency, unless an exemption applies

Subclass 482: Specialist Skills Stream

For the Specialist Skills Stream of the SID visa, you must be sponsored to work in an occupation listed on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) within ANZSCO Major Groups 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 and have a guaranteed annual income of at least $135,000, which will be indexed each year. The Specialist Skills Stream offers priority processing, with a commitment to a 7-day median visa processing time. This streamlined approach aims to attract highly trained professionals to contribute to the Australian economy. Ensuring that applicants match these requirements helps to maintain a high level of knowledge in the workforce.

Specialist Skills Stream Eligibility

  • have a relevant occupation listed on the CSOL within ANZSCO Major Groups 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6.
  • have at least one (1) year relevant work experience in your nominated occupation
  • meet the Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) salary at $141,210 as of 01/07/2025, threshold will be changed yearly
  • be nominated by an approved sponsor

Subclass 482: Labour Agreement Stream

Skilled workers nominated by their employers under a labour agreement are eligible for the Labour Agreement Stream of the SID 482 visa. The labour agreements are an agreement between Australian employers and the Australian government that allows businesses to sponsor workers to come to Australia under the terms of the labour agreements.

The Labour Agreements stream is a pathway for essential skilled workers in OCCUPATIONS NOT ON the CSOL. The labour agreement program focuses on occupations in critical sectors such as aged care and disability care to support high-demand sectors in the Australian economy.

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Subclass 482 Occupation List

The Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) outlines the occupations that are eligible for the subclass 482 Skills in Demand Visa. This list includes 456 occupations identified as being in demand, enabling sponsors to nominate skilled workers to come to Australia on a temporary working visa.

Search for ANZSCO Occupation

To search for an occupation for subclass 482, enter the ANZSCO code or the name of the occupation in the search box below.

Mandatory Skills Assessment Subclass 482 Visa

There are 24 ANZSCO occupations that require a mandatory skills assessment for the subclass 482 visa application. If your occupation and country of passport are listed in the legislation IMMI 18/039: Mandatory Skills Assessment, you must obtain a positive skills assessment for the Subclass 482 visa. Please check whether you need to complete a mandatory skills assessment or if you qualify for an exemption.

Who is eligible for exemption from a mandatory skills assessment?

You may qualify for an exemption from the mandatory skills assessment for the 482 visas if you meet any of the following criteria:

  • You currently hold a 457 or 482 visa and are working for your sponsor in Australia, or
  • You are employed by an overseas company and will be working in their Australian branch, or
  • You possess relevant qualifications from an Australian institution and earn an annual salary of AUD 180,000 or more, along with a relevant qualification,

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Subclass 482 SID Application Process

The Skills in Demand Subclass 482 application process consists of three steps: Sponsorship, Nomination, Visa Application.

Step 1: Sponsorship Application

The company must first obtain sponsorship approval in order to sponsor overseas workers. To meet the sponsorship requirements, the company must be legally and actively operating in Australia under its legal name. If your sponsorship application is approved, it will be valid for five years, and you will be able to sponsor overseas workers through the SID subclass 482 visa program.

  • The employer must be or become an approved sponsor.
  • Comply with Australian workplace laws.
  • Meet the training requirements.

Step 2: Nomination Application

Before an employer submits a nomination application, they must conduct labour market testing and meet salary and employment requirements. There are also other nomination requirements you need to meet depending on the visa stream that you have chosen.

  • Meet minimum salary requirements
  • Meet genuine position
  • Meet the market salary rates.
  • Meet the labour market testing requirements where applicable.

Step 3: Visa Application

The visa application is the third step in the process, and to apply for a visa application, the applicant must have a valid nomination approval for the relevant occupation, which was nominated by the sponsor. The applicant must have the following:

  • Have at least one year of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation.
  • Have a positive skill assessment for the nominated occupation, if required
  • Have a relevant English language requirement
  • Health and character checks

The benefits of the SID Subclass 482 Visa

The SID visa holders enjoy the following benefit.

  • work in Australia for your sponsor for up to 4 years, or up to 5 years if you are a Hong Kong passport holder
  • Include family members who can work and study (you won’t receive government assistance)
  • travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid
  • if eligible, apply for permanent residence through the Employer Nomination Scheme 186 Visa
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SID Subclass 482 Visa Application Fees (VAC)

Visa application charge as of 01/07/2025

  • Primary applicant: $3,210
  • Dependents aged 18+: $3,210 per person
  • Dependents under 18: $805 per person

The 482 SID visa application fee will change at the beginning of the Australian financial year on July 1, each year.

Sponsorship & Nomination Application Fees

  • Sponsorship application fees: $420
  • Nomination application fees: $330
  • Skilling Australians Fund levy fees: if a business has an annual turnover of less than $10 million, the fee is $1,200 per year multiplied by the number of visa years, or
  • Skilling Australians Fund levy fees: if a business has an annual turnover of more than $10 million, the fee is $1,800 per year multiplied by the number of visa years.

An additional surcharge of 1.4% will apply to credit card payments.

Subclass 482: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The following are common questions regarding the subclass 482 Skills in Demand (SID) Visa

Can I apply for a subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa while in Australia?

To apply for a Skills in Demand visa subclass 482, the applicant can be either outside Australia or currently residing in Australia.

If you are in Australia, you must hold a substantive visa or a bridging visa (A, B, or C) and have complied with all the conditions of your current visa, including adherence to the requirements of any previous visas held.

Yes, a vocational English language level is necessary for subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa applications. This requirement is compulsory and must be met at the time of application.

The vocational English language test is waived for applicants with passports from the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, New Zealand, or Ireland. For more information on the English language requirement, please visit this page.

A 482 visa applicant can be sponsored by an approved, standard business sponsor or an employer with a labour agreement.

These employers are businesses approved by the Department of Home Affairs to sponsor skilled foreign workers for genuine, unfilled positions that cannot be occupied by suitably qualified Australian candidates.

To meet the employment requirements for the subclass 482 Skills in Demand (SID) visa, you must have at least one year of full-time work experience, or its equivalent in part-time or casual positions, in the nominated occupation or a related field.

You are generally required to work a full-time schedule of 38 hours per week while on a 482 visa, as most nominations specify that the position must be full-time.

The subclass 482 Skills in Demand permits the main applicant to include family members in the visa application, provided they have approval from their employer.

No age restriction applies when applying for a Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa. However, age is an important factor when seeking a permanent residency visa, such as the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa (subclass 186).

The Subclass 186 permanent resident visa has age restrictions. However, there are specific exemptions for certain professions and regions.

The skill assessment requirement varies depending on the occupation. If both your passport country and your occupation are listed in this table, you must obtain the relevant skills assessment, unless you qualify for an exemption. For full details regarding the skill assessment requirement for subclass visa 482, please visit this page

The Skills in Demand (SID) visa (subclass 482) is valid for up to four years, depending on the employer’s nomination. However, holders of a Hong Kong passport may be eligible for a visa with a validity of up to five years.

After this initial period, visa holders may have the option to apply for a further extension or transition to a permanent residency subclass 186 visa, depending on their specific circumstances and qualifications.

Yes, the Skills in Demand (SID) visa offers a pathway to permanent residency via the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa (subclass 186). This pathway relies on the employer’s willingness to nominate you for the ENS visa after you have resided and worked in Australia on the subclass 482 visa for a minimum of two years.

Yes, you can change sponsors at any time however you must find a new sponsor within 180 days of ceasing employment with your current/former sponsor.

Disclaimer: 

Information under ANZSCO Occupations (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) section is published in accordance with a Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 Australia licence guideline. ANZSCO Version 1.3 updated on 25 March 2021 and original source can be accessed on Australian Bureau of Statistics website.

This section does not intend to provide immigration assistance pursuant to section 276 of Migration Act (Cth) 1994 as described in the Migration laws. It is based on public guidelines available at Department of Home Affairs’ Website. It is your responsibility to verify accuracy and status of provided information with your Registered Migration Agent (RMA) who is bound by the MARA code of conduct before submitting any visa applications.