Australia•OceaniaSkills in Demand visa (subclass 482)
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-90 days
Application Fee
1,300 AUD
Stay Duration
2 to 4 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Temporary work visa for skilled workers sponsored by Australian employers. Replaced the TSS visa in December 2024. Available for positions with skills shortages.
The Skills in Demand (SID) visa (subclass 482) is Australia's primary temporary skilled work visa. It replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa in December 2024 and allows employers to sponsor skilled workers from overseas for temporary positions.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
76,515 AUD
per year
Personal
Education
Associate or higher
Professional
Experience
2+ years
Language
English
Intermediate
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
With sufficient validity
Passport photo
Recent digital photo
English language evidence
IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or equivalent
OptionalQualifications
Certificates, diplomas, degrees
Work experience evidence
Reference letters, payslips, contracts
Sponsor Documents
Sponsorship nomination
Employer nomination for the position
Position details
Job description, duties, salary
Employment contract
Offer letter and employment agreement
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Advantages
- Employer sponsored
- Temporary visa option
- Faster processing than permanent visas
- Multiple streams available
Considerations
- Temporary only, no PR pathway
- Dependent on employer sponsorship
- Restricted to nominated position
- Subject to character and health requirements
Application Process
Secure job offer
Receive job offer from Australian employer
Employer becomes sponsor
Employer registered as approved sponsor
Employer nominates position
Position nominated to immigration
Create ImmiAccount
Register on immigration portal
Lodge visa application
Submit complete application with documents
Pay visa fee
Pay AUD 1,300 application fee
Await decision
Monitor application status
Application Forms
Skills in Demand visa application
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