Australia · 482 · Work visa

Skills in Demand Visa

10 official facts · checked 4 Nov 2026

Cost
A$4,015
Time
6 months
Stay
48 months
Australia 482

Skills in Demand Visa

10 verified facts

Cost
From AUD 4,015 (main applicant, Core Skills stream).
Time
50% of recently decided Core Skills visa applications were processed in 6 months.
Stay
Up to 4 years. Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years.
Leads to
Temporary visa. If eligible, you may later apply for permanent residence (not automatic).
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What the official rules say

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Cost

A$4,015

From AUD 4,015 (main applicant, Core Skills stream).

≈ USD 2,804 — indicative only, at the ECB reference rate of 3 Nov 2026. Not an official fee.

immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗ · checked 4 Nov 2026

How long it takes

50% of recently decided Core Skills visa applications were processed in 6 months.

Half of people waited longer than this

Applies to Core Skills (visa application only; nomination is assessed separately) stream.

immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗ · checked 4 Nov 2026

90% of recently decided Core Skills visa applications were processed in 9 months.

1 in 10 people waited longer than this

Applies to Core Skills (visa application only; nomination is assessed separately) stream.

immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗ · checked 4 Nov 2026

How long you can stay

Up to 4 years. Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years.

immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗ · checked 4 Nov 2026

Can it lead to living there permanently?

Temporary visa. If eligible, you may later apply for permanent residence (not automatic).

Applies to Core Skills stream.

immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗ · checked 4 Nov 2026

Rules

At least 1 year of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation or a related field, gained in the last 5 years.

Applies to Core Skills stream.

immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗ · checked 4 Nov 2026

You must have an approved sponsor and be nominated for the visa.

immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗ · checked 4 Nov 2026

Salary at least the Core Skills Income Threshold: AUD 79,423 for nominations lodged 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027, and no less than the market rate.

Applies to Must also be paid the Annual Market Salary Rate for the occupation; per year; Nominations lodged 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027; Core Skills stream.

immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗ · checked 4 Nov 2026 · in force from 1 Jul 2026

IELTS (Academic or General Training) at least 5.0 in listening, reading, writing and speaking, unless exempt. Other tests accepted.

Applies to Tests taken on or after 13 September 2025; exemptions apply (e.g. some passport holders); Core Skills and Specialist Skills stream.

immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗ · checked 4 Nov 2026

These are the official rules we have so far. There may be more. Read the official page before you apply.

Official page

Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) — Department of Home Affairs

immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗ · checked 4 Nov 2026

What can come next
  1. This visa Skills in Demand Visa
  2. Next step Employer Nomination Scheme Visa
  3. Then Australian Citizenship Time needed: to be confirmed with the Department of Home Affairs

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