Skills in Demand Visa (subclass 482) - Specialist Skills Stream
Embassy required
- Processing time
- Up to 70 days for 90% of applications
- Fee
- AUD $3,115
- Validity
- Up to 4 years
- Entry
- Multiple entry
For highly paid specialist workers with a salary of AUD $141,210 or above. No specific occupation list requirement due to the high salary threshold. Provides pathway to permanent residence. This stream recognises that highly paid workers fill critical specialist roles.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Open to all nationalities
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Employment
Must be nominated by an approved sponsor. Offered salary must be at least AUD $141,210 per year. Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience.
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Financial
Minimum salary of AUD $141,210 per year acts as the eligibility threshold for this stream
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Police clearance
Countries required: All countries lived in for 12+ months in last 10 years; Validity months: 12
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Health exam
Panel physician required: Yes; Validity months: 12
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No
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Language test score
Accepted tests: IELTS, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CAE, OET; Minimum score: IELTS 5.0 overall with at least 5.0 in each band (or equivalent)
How to apply
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Document gathering
Employer lodges sponsorship and nomination application
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Online application
Applicant lodges visa application through ImmiAccount
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Fee payment
Pay AUD $3,115 visa application charge
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Processing wait
Wait up to 70 days for processing