Australia Subclass 482 Visa

Australia Subclass 482 Visa – Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa

The Australia Subclass 482 visa, officially known as the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa, allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers to fill genuine labour shortages when suitable Australian workers are not available.

This visa enables skilled professionals to live and work in Australia temporarily and, in eligible cases, provides a pathway to Permanent Residency (PR).

At New Land Visas, we assist with employer sponsorship coordination, documentation, and visa filing to ensure a smooth and compliant application process.

What is the Australia Subclass 482 Visa?

The Subclass 482 visa is an employer-sponsored work visa designed to address skill shortages in Australia. Applicants must be nominated by an approved Australian employer for an occupation listed on the relevant skilled occupation list.

Key Features:

Work full-time in Australia for the sponsoring employer
Stay in Australia for up to 2 or 4 years, depending on the stream
Include eligible family members
Travel in and out of Australia freely while the visa is valid

Streams Under Australia Subclass 482 Visa

🔹 Short-Term Stream

Visa validity: Up to 2 years (up to 4 years for certain international trade obligations)
Occupations listed on the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)
Limited options for Permanent Residency

🔹 Medium-Term Stream

Visa validity: Up to 4 years
Occupations listed on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
Eligible pathway to PR through the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186), subject to the criteria

🔹 Labour Agreement Stream

For workers sponsored under a Labour Agreement between the employer and the Australian Government
Terms and conditions depend on the specific agreement

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Eligibility Criteria for Subclass 482 Visa

Applicant Requirements

To qualify for the Subclass 482 visa, applicants must:

Have at least 2 years of relevant full-time work experience
Possess skills and qualifications relevant to the nominated occupation
Meet English language requirements (IELTS / PTE or equivalent, unless exempt)
Satisfy health and character requirements

Employer Requirements

The sponsoring employer must:

Be an approved Standard Business Sponsor
Offer a genuine position
Meet the market salary rate and labour market testing requirements
Comply with Australian employment laws

Subclass 482 Visa to Permanent Residency (PR)

The Subclass 482 visa is a temporary visa, but certain holders may become eligible for Permanent Residency through:

Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) – primarily via the Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream

Eligibility for PR depends on:

Visa stream and occupation list
Length of employment with the sponsoring employer
Employer willingness to nominate
Meeting age, English, and work experience requirements

Australia Subclass 482 Visa