482: Skills in Demand visa
- SID replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage visa on 7 December 2024, retaining subclass 482.
- Former TSS streams and current SID criteria must be read separately. Check the nomination, occupation and salary requirements of the applicable stream.
Prepare your application
Confirm the route
Identify the exact visa or residence category and assess the applicant and accompanying family members separately.
Organise the evidence
Prepare identity, family and background documents relevant to the published requirements. Check consistency across the application.
Plan the submission
Confirm the application stages, required evidence and applicable fees before submitting. Respond to requests from the responsible authority.
Explore this programme
A reading guide to the full material below.
The value of a 482 visa goes beyond permission to work. It aligns professional capability, an employer’s need and a family plan on one practical timeline. Eligible holders may later assess subclass 186 or another permanent pathway.
Who this route may suit
- Relevant skills and experience plus an Australian job offer
- A role within the applicable occupation framework and salary settings
- A desire to enter the Australian workforce and build local experience
- Readiness to comply with sponsorship and visa work conditions
What matters most
- SID replaced TSS in December 2024 while retaining subclass 482
- Sponsorship, nomination and personal visa requirements must all be met
- Core Skills, Specialist Skills and Labour Agreement settings differ
- Subclass 482 is temporary; any permanent pathway has separate future requirements
A clearer way forward
- Check sponsor eligibility, the role, occupation and salary
- Assess experience, English, any skills assessment and compliance history
- Prepare aligned nomination and applicant evidence
- After grant, maintain compliance and review the long-term pathway at the right time
Plan for the real risks
A job offer does not automatically make a role eligible. A sponsor change, work interruption, salary structure or change in duties can affect the visa strategy and should be reviewed before action.
Test the role, salary and occupation fit before deciding how far this opportunity can take you.
Book a private initial assessment and turn the questions that matter into a practical next-step plan.
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