482 VISA

Visas for Australia: The 482 Visa (Temporary Skill Shortage)

What You Should Know

✅ Designed for employers to address labour shortages by bringing in genuinely skilled workers where they cannot source an appropriately skilled Australian.

✅ It includes three streams: Short-Term stream, Medium-Term stream, and Labour Agreement stream.

✅ Requires sponsorship by an approved business.

Visa Duration

Duration depends on the stream: up to 2 years for the Short-Term stream, up to 4 years for the Medium-Term or Labour Agreement stream.

Maximum Stay and Number of Entries and Exits

Provides for multiple entries and exits. The length of stay depends on the nominated position and the terms of the labour agreement.

Can It Be Extended?

The visa can be renewed onshore and the pathway to permanent residency is available for Medium-Term stream holders.

Processing Time

Varies significantly between 2 to 8 months based on the complexity and the stream.

Processing Fees

The fee starts from AUD 1,495 for the Short-Term and Medium-Term stream, higher for the Labour Agreement stream.