Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482)

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Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482)

The Temporary Skill Shortage Visa Australia or subclass 482, also known as the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa, is a short-term visa that lets employers employ skilled workers (overseas or onshore) when they cannot find a suitable skilled Australian to fill the position. The Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (TSS) Australia is designed to address temporary skill shortages in the Australian labor market.

Subclass 482 visa holders can only work in eligible skilled occupations. The 482 visa program has three stages: Sponsorship, Nomination, and Visa Application.

  1. Sponsorship: Employer is approved as standard business sponsor
  2. Nomination: The Employer nominates an occupation for applicant
  3. Visa Application: Applicant apply for subclass 482 visa

Subclass 482 have (TSS) have 4 streams:

Short-term stream offer pathway to Permanent visa (See subclass 186 – TRT Stream) :

Criteria:

  • Must be nominated by an approved sponsor.
  • Must nominate the applicant for an occupation specified on the STSOL.
  • Must demonstrate that he/she has relevant skills, qualification and employment background required to perform the job. Applicants may or may not require to undertake skill assessment based on nominated occupation (Some occupations have mandatory skill assessment requirements).
  • Must have at least 2 years’ fulltime experience in nominated occupation within the last 5 years.
  • Must demonstrate that the applicant meets English requirements.
  • Must meet health, character and any other requirements as specified under legislation.

Long-term stream:

Long term stream offer pathway to Permanent visa (See subclass 186 – TRT Stream)

Criteria:

  • Must be nominated by an approved sponsor
  • Must nominate the applicant for an occupation specified on the MLTSSL.
  • Must demonstrate that he/she has relevant skills, qualification and employment background required to perform the job. Applicants may or may not require undertaking skill assessment based on nominated occupation (Some occupations have mandatory skill assessment requirements).
  • Must have at least 2 years’ fulltime experience in nominated occupation within the last 5 years.
  • Must demonstrate that the applicant meets English requirements.
  • Must meet health, character and any other requirements as specified under legislation.

Labour agreement stream:

Criteria:

  • The nominated occupation must be part of the relevant labour agreement.
  • Must have 2 years’ experience in nominated occupation unless agreed otherwise under labour agreement.
  • Must demonstrate that he/she meets English requirements.
  • Must be nominated by the employer.
  • Must meet health, character and any other requirements as specified under legislation.

Subsequent Entrant:

This visa is designed for individuals who are family members of subclass 457 and TSS visa holders. They are applying independently for their TSS visa and desire to join the main subclass 457 or TSS visa holder in Australia.

The Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482) provides an avenue for employers in Australia to address temporary skill shortages by hiring skilled workers from overseas or onshore. It offers different streams to cater to various occupation categories and provides opportunities for both short-term employment and potential pathways to permanent residency in certain cases.

FAQs –

The Subclass 482 visa allows skilled workers to live and work in Australia when an approved employer cannot find a suitable local candidate. It has Short-Term, Medium-Term, and Labour Agreement streams based on occupation and business need. Indeedvisa helps employers and applicants understand which stream applies and ensures a smooth, compliant visa process.

You must be nominated by an approved sponsor, have the required skills, qualifications, and work experience for the role, and meet English language, health, and character requirements. Indeedvisa reviews your profile against eligibility criteria and occupation lists to ensure you’re applying under the right stream with complete documentation.

Yes, if you are on the Medium-Term stream, you may be eligible for permanent residency through the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme after 2–3 years of work with your sponsor. Indeedvisa provides future-focused advice to plan your pathway from temporary status to permanent residency without disruptions.

In most cases, a skills assessment is not required for 482 visa applicants. However, for certain occupations and passport holders, it is mandatory. Indeedvisa checks if your occupation and nationality require a skills assessment and can assist with preparing the necessary documents or sourcing a recognised skills assessor if needed.

Most applicants must show competent English, usually by taking IELTS (score of 5.0 overall with no band below 4.5) or equivalent tests. Some applicants may be exempt due to nationality or prior education. Indeedvisa helps you understand what evidence is accepted and offers options if you need to meet English criteria urgently.