Skills in Demand visa, subclass 482 in Australia

Skills in Demand visa, subclass 482 · Australia visa route

skilled · last reviewed 2026-06 · all Australia routes

Update from older Temporary Skill Shortage wording to Skills in Demand subclass 482 where applicable.

Important notes

• Temporary employer-sponsored visa for a suitably skilled worker to fill a position where the employer cannot find a suitably skilled Australian.
• Applicant must meet nominated occupation/skills and English requirements; employer must sponsor and nominate the position.
• Employer sponsorship and nomination required.
• Salary/market salary and stream-specific rules apply.

Official source

Official source: Australia official source

Also look at similar visas from these countries

🇳🇿 New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category Open this route → 🇭🇷 Croatia Temporary stay and work permit for third-country nationals Open this route → 🇮🇪 Ireland Critical Skills Employment Permit Open this route → 🇷🇸 Serbia Single permit / temporary residence and work permit Open this route →

Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.