australia temporary
skill shortage visa
Employ foreign workers in specialty occupations
Australia’s Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers from overseas where an appropriately skilled worker cannot be found in the resident labour market.
Eligibility requirements
To be eligible for an Australian Temporary Skill Shortage visa, you must:
- Be nominated to work in an occupation on the list of eligible short-term skilled occupations.
- Have at least 2 years relevant work experience in your nominated occupation or a related field.
- Have a relevant skills assessment if this is required for your occupation.
- Work only for your sponsor or associated entity, unless you are exempt.
- Meet minimum standards of English language proficiency unless you are exempt from needing to show this.
How much it costs
The fee to apply for an Australian Temporary Skill Shortage visa is AUD 1,495 (except in limited circumstances). Please note, government fees are subject to change with short notice.
How to apply
You can apply for this visa online. As part of your application, you may need to provide certain documents including evidence of your identity, character, skills, work experience, health and English language skills.
Processing times
The average processing time for an Australian Temporary Skill Shortage visa is approximately 4 months. Please note, the actual processing time remains at the discretion of local authorities and may vary.
How long you can stay
With a Temporary Skill Shortage visa, you can stay in Australia for up to 2 years or up to 4 years if an International Trade Obligation (ITO) applies. Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years.
Permitted activities
Australia’s Temporary Skill Shortage visa allows you to:
- Work in Australia for the length of your visa grant.
- Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid.
- Apply for permanent residence, if you are eligible.
How we can help
If you are interested in applying for a visa to work temporarily in Australia and you require support with the application process, Smith Stone Walters can help.
Our immigration experts can assess your eligibility and support you throughout the entire process. To find out more about our immigration services, please contact us today.
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