Australia Temporary Visa
For skilled workers sponsored by an approved business to fill positions they cannot fill with an Australian worker.
*Fees and processing times are subject to change. Check official sources.
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Real-time data from official sources
Processing Time
1-4 months
Short-term stream: 1-2 months. Medium-term stream: 2-4 months. Labour agreement stream: 3-6 months. Nomination must be approved first (2-6 weeks).
Eligibility Requirements
Make sure you meet these requirements before applying.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- English Language: Must have at least Competent English (IELTS 5.0 overall, 4.5 each band for Short-term; 5.0 each for Medium-term)
- English Language: Must have at least Competent English (IELTS 5.0 overall, 4.5 each band for Short-term; 5.0 each for Medium-term)
- English Language: Must have at least Competent English (IELTS 5.0 overall, 4.5 each band for Short-term; 5.0 each for Medium-term)
- Work Experience: Must have at least 2 years relevant work experience in nominated occupation or related field
- Work Experience: Must have at least 2 years relevant work experience in nominated occupation or related field
- Work Experience: Must have at least 2 years relevant work experience in nominated occupation or related field
- Health Insurance: Must maintain adequate health insurance while in Australia
- Health Insurance: Must maintain adequate health insurance while in Australia
- Health Insurance: Must maintain adequate health insurance while in Australia
- Employer Nomination: Must be nominated by an approved sponsor for a position on the skilled occupation list
- Employer Nomination: Must be nominated by an approved sponsor for a position on the skilled occupation list
- Employer Nomination: Must be nominated by an approved sponsor for a position on the skilled occupation list
- Skills and Qualifications: Must have relevant skills, qualifications and experience for the nominated occupation
- Skills and Qualifications: Must have relevant skills, qualifications and experience for the nominated occupation
- Skills and Qualifications: Must have relevant skills, qualifications and experience for the nominated occupation
- Financial: salary_threshold: Minimum salary threshold (Core Skills stream)
Document Checklist
2 Supporting Documents (Recommended)
- check Valid passport: Certified copy of biographical page of current passport
- check Valid passport: Certified copy of biographical page of current passport
- check Valid passport: Certified copy of biographical page of current passport
- check Skills assessment: Skills assessment from relevant assessing authority
- check Skills assessment: Skills assessment from relevant assessing authority
- check Skills assessment: Skills assessment from relevant assessing authority
- check Employment contract: Contract or offer letter from Australian sponsor employer
- check Employment contract: Contract or offer letter from Australian sponsor employer
- check Employment contract: Contract or offer letter from Australian sponsor employer
- check Qualification certificates: Certified copies of educational qualifications
- check Qualification certificates: Certified copies of educational qualifications
- check Qualification certificates: Certified copies of educational qualifications
- check Employment references: Reference letters from previous employers
- check Employment references: Reference letters from previous employers
- check Employment references: Reference letters from previous employers
- check English language test results: Evidence of English language proficiency
- check English language test results: Evidence of English language proficiency
- check English language test results: Evidence of English language proficiency
- check Police clearance certificate: Police clearance from all countries lived in 12+ months
- check Police clearance certificate: Police clearance from all countries lived in 12+ months
- check Police clearance certificate: Police clearance from all countries lived in 12+ months
- check Health examination: Medical examination results
- check Health examination: Medical examination results
- check Health examination: Medical examination results
- check Resume/CV: Detailed resume showing work history
- check Resume/CV: Detailed resume showing work history
- check Resume/CV: Detailed resume showing work history
Download Checklist PDF
Get the complete list of required documents.
Step-by-Step Application
Employer Becomes Approved Sponsor
Employer must apply to become Standard Business Sponsor if not already approved. Demonstrate commitment to training Australians.
Employer Lodges Nomination
Employer nominates specific position with occupation on skilled occupation list. Must demonstrate genuine need and market salary rate.
Worker Lodges Visa Application
Once nomination approved, worker lodges 482 visa application with skills evidence, English results, and character documents.
Complete Health Checks
Applicant and family members must complete health examination at panel clinic.
Visa Grant
If approved, receive 482 visa grant. Must work for sponsoring employer. Visa duration 2-4 years depending on stream.
Common Rejection Reasons
Avoid these common mistakes that lead to visa refusals.
Employer Nomination Not Approved
Ensure employer has genuine need for position. Verify salary meets market rate and TSMIT. Check employer has approved sponsor status.
Work Experience Not Meeting Requirements
Provide detailed employment references specifying duties and dates. Ensure experience aligns with nominated occupation. Include all relevant experience including from different employers.