Migrate to Australia in 2024 with Temporary Skills Shortage Visa (Sub Class 482)
Australian Visa
This visa is for skilled workers nominated by employers who have a Labour Agreement. It lets you live and work in Australia temporarily. Labour agreements are developed between the Australian Government (represented by the Department) and employers.
With this visa, you can
- work in Australia for up to 4 years for your sponsor or up to 5 years if you are a Hong Kong passport holder
- study (no government assistance)
- travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid
Current temporary skilled visa holders from Hong Kong will be eligible for an extension of 5 years (from 9 July 2020) in addition to the time they’ve already been in Australia.
Current and future temporary skilled visa holders from Hong Kong will also have a pathway to permanent residency after 5 years.
Labour agreements enable approved businesses to sponsor skilled overseas workers when there is a demonstrated need that cannot be met in the Australian labour market and where standard temporary or permanent visa programs are not available.
Labour agreements are developed between the Australian Government (represented by the Department) and employers. They are generally in effect for five years and provide for visas to be granted under one or more of the following visa programs:
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Stay
Up to a maximum of 4 years, depending on the terms in the labour agreement.
Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years.
Subsequent entrant
This visa is for family members of subclass 457 and TSS visa holders who are applying separately for their TSS visa and wish to join the primary subclass 457 or TSS visa holder in Australia.
This visa is for skilled workers nominated by employers who have a Labour Agreement. It lets you live and work in Australia temporarily. Labour agreements are developed between the Australian Government (represented by the Department) and employers.
Sign the Australian values statement
If you are 18 years of age or older, you must confirm you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws when you agree
Have adequate health insurance
You are personally liable for all your healthcare costs while you are in Australia. Medical insurance helps limit your financial liability.
You must have adequate health cover for the whole of your stay to be granted this visa. Your cover should cover you for medically necessary treatment, including transport.
Have paid back your debt to the Australian government
If you or any family members (including those who don’t apply for the visa with you) owe the Australian government money, you or they must have paid it back or arranged to pay it back.
Coming to Australia
Before you leave
Check your travel documents
You must have:
- a valid visa to enter Australia
- a valid passport or other travel document
In Australia
What you can do when you have this visa
- work in Australia for up to 4 years for your sponsor
- study (no government assistance)
- travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid
What you must do on this visa
You and your family members must meet all visa conditions and obey Australian laws. Check your conditions in your visa grant letter.
Tell us if things change
Things you need to let us know about after you have applied include:
- changes to your phone number, email, address or passport
- change employer
- stop working for the employer that nominated you
- the birth of a child
- you want to withdraw your application
Working
You must only work for the business that sponsored or nominated you
Travelling on your visa
You can travel outside Australia and return as many times as you want while the visa is valid.
