Australia’s 482 Visa Streams in 2025

The Subclass 482 visa lets skilled workers come to Australia to fill jobs that local workers can’t. You must be sponsored by an approved Australian employer. There are four types (streams) under this visa.

1. Core Skills Stream

Who can apply:

• Your job must be on Australia’s skilled job list (MLTSSL, STSOL, or Regional List).
• You need 2+ years of work experience in that job.
• You must pass a skills assessment.
• You need to speak good English (IELTS 6.0 in each band or equivalent).
• You must be nominated by an approved employer in Australia.

Documents Needed:

• Passport
• Education certificates (degrees, diplomas)
• Work experience proof (reference letters, payslips)
• Positive skills assessment
• English test results
• Nomination letter from the employer
• Health and police checks

Cost:
Starts from AUD 3,300 (more if family joins). Other costs include English tests, skills assessment, medical, and police checks.

Processing Time:
Can take a few months to over a year.

Visa Validity:
Usually up to 4 years. May lead to permanent residency.

2. Specialist Skills Stream

Who can apply:

• You must have very specialized skills.
• Must earn a high salary (at least AUD 135,000/year).
• Need a bachelor’s degree or higher, or strong experience.
• English can be at a lower level (IELTS 4.5 overall, minimum 4.0 per band).
• You must be nominated by an approved employer.

Documents Needed:

• Passport
• Proof of specialized skills and education
• Employment contract showing high salary
• Nomination from employer
• English test results
• Health and police checks

Cost:
Starts from AUD 3,300 plus extra fees.

Processing Time:
Usually faster, since it’s for high-demand jobs.

Visa Validity:
Up to 4 years. May lead to PR later.

3.  Labour Agreement Stream

Who can apply:

• Your employer must have a special agreement with the Australian government.
• The agreement decides job type, skills needed, English level, and salary.
• You must follow the terms of that agreement.

Documents Needed:

• Passport
• Education and work proof as per agreement
• Nomination from your employer
• English test (as per agreement)
• Health and police checks

Cost:
Around AUD 3,300, plus other fees.

Processing Time:
Depends on the agreement and number of applications.

Visa Validity:
Based on the labour agreement terms. May lead to PR.

4. Subsequent Entrant Stream

Who can apply:

• You must be a family member (spouse or child) of someone who already has a Subclass 482 visa.
• You must show your relationship is real and ongoing.

Documents Needed:

• Passport
• Proof of relationship (marriage or birth certificates)
• Proof of your family member’s 482 visa
• Health and police checks

Cost:
About AUD 3,300 for the main family applicant.

Processing Time:
Varies. Check the official website for updates.

Visa Validity:
Same as the main visa holder’s visa.

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