Skills in Demand (SID) 482 Visa – Your Pathway to Work in Australia

The Skills in Demand (SID) Subclass 482 Visa is an employer-sponsored visa designed to help Australian businesses fill genuine skill shortages when they cannot find suitably qualified local workers.
It’s your opportunity to work full-time in Australia and, in many cases, progress towards Permanent Residency after just 2 years with your sponsoring employer.

Why Choose the SID 482 Visa?

• Work Full-Time in your nominated occupation
• Fast-Track to Permanent Residency via the 186 Employer Nomination Scheme after 2 years
• Up to 4 Years in Australia (5 years for Hong Kong passport holders)
• Bring Your Family with you (partner and dependent children)
• No age limitation

Available Streams

Specialist Skills Pathway

• No occupation list restrictions, except for trades, machine operators, drivers, and labourers.
• High-income earners earning at least $141,210 from 01 July 2025 (adjusted annually)

Core Skills Pathway

• Occupations listed on the newly consolidated Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).
• Minimum salary requirement set at the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT), currently $76,515 from 01 July 2025 (adjusted annually).
• Open to skilled trades and occupations aligned with Australia’s workforce priorities.

Labour Agreement Pathway

• Be nominated to work in a specified occupation under the terms of a Labour Agreement.
• Labour agreements are developed between the Australian Government (represented by the Department) and employers

Application Process

1. Sponsorship – Your employer applies to become an approved sponsor
2. Nomination – Your employer nominates your position in Australia
3. Visa Application – You can apply for the 482 SID visa after the nomination is lodged or approved

Eligibility – Core Skills Stream

To qualify, you must:

• Be sponsored by an approved employer
• Have an occupation on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)
• Hold the skills, qualifications, and experience required for the role
• Positive skills assessment (depending on occupation and nationality)
• Have at least 1 year of full-time relevant work experience in the last 5 years
• Meet English language requirements (unless exempt)
• Obtain any licences or registrations needed for your job
• Meet health and character requirements
• Hold health insurance while in Australia

Including Family Members

You can bring your loved ones with you on a Subclass 482 Skills in Demand Visa.

For this visa, eligible family members include:

• Your spouse or de facto partner
• Your or your partner’s child or stepchild who:

• Is under 23 years old, and not engaged, married, or in a de facto relationship
• Is 23 years or older but fully or mostly financially dependent on you or your partner due to a partial or total physical or mental disability

Workforce Mobility Enhancements

Starting July 1, 2024, holders of TSS, SID, and other temporary work visas can benefit from:

• Flexibility to work in various occupations while securing new sponsorship.
• A job search period extended to 180 days.
• Up to 365 days of total employment with different sponsors while maintaining compliance.

These reforms aim to protect visa holders from exploitation and provide greater flexibility without compromising program integrity.

Changes to Permanent Residency Pathways (Subclass 186)

A notable improvement is the inclusion of all full-time sponsored work undertaken in Australia toward the two-year experience requirement for the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa. Previously, only employment under the same sponsor counted, but now time with different employers is also recognized.

Start Your Australian Journey

From sponsorship to visa approval, we guide you through every step of the process.
Whether you’re an employer looking for skilled talent or a skilled worker ready to take your career to Australia, we can help make it happen.