Subclass 482
Temporary Skill Shortage (Labour agreement) visa (subclass 482)
Home Affairs lists this visa in its closed or repealed collection. Use the official source for historical information.
Overview
Home Affairs lists this visa in its closed or repealed collection. Use the official source for historical information.
General factual information. This page does not assess your eligibility and has not been reviewed by a lawyer or registered migration agent.
Requirements
Open the official visa page for its current requirements and stream details. A listing here does not mean applications are open.
Requirements on Home AffairsDocuments & forms
Home Affairs lists the documents for each stream. Your practitioner can prepare a checklist for your matter.
Browse official form linksForms commonly used with this visa
- Form 80: Personal Particulars for Assessment Including Character Assessment — Personal particulars and character — commonly requested for the visa applicant.
- Form 1221: Additional Personal Particulars Information — Additional personal particulars, if the department requests it.
- Form 956: Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person — If a migration agent or legal practitioner acts for you or the sponsoring business.
- Form 956a: Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient — To appoint an authorised recipient for correspondence.
- Form 1022: Notification of Changes in Circumstances — To notify a change in circumstances after lodgement.
- Form 1023: Notification of Incorrect Answer(s) — To correct an incorrect answer after lodgement.
Factual associations from a dated snapshot. The official visa page lists what an application actually requires.
Occupation lists
- Core Skills Occupation List (Skills in Demand, subclass 482) — 456 occupations in the captured instrument
Which list a program uses, and any caveats, are set by the official source. Appearing on a list is not an assessment of any person.
Published processing times and charges
Official global processing times
| Stream | 25% of applications | 50% | 75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Skills | 16 Days | 69 Days | 8 Months | 10 Months |
| Labour Agreement | 4 Months | 6 Months | 8 Months | 9 Months |
| Specialist Skills | 4 Days | 8 Days | 30 Days | 43 Days |
Aggregate figures for applications decided in the period ending 2026-06-30, published 2026-08-04. They describe past decisions and never an individual timeframe. Current official processing times ↗
Visa application charge (published table)
| Published entry | Base applicant | Additional applicant 18+ | Additional applicant under 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) - Core Skills stream | $4,015 | $4,015 | $1,005 |
| Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) - Labour agreement stream | $4,015 | $4,015 | $1,005 |
| Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) - Specialist Skills stream | $4,015 | $4,015 | $1,005 |
Generic published amounts as at 2026-07-01. Government charges are separate from any professional fee, and surcharges or exemptions may apply. Current official pricing ↗
Updates & sources
Australian Government Department of Home Affairs
Source link checked: 9 September 2026. This records a source check, not a guarantee that the information has not changed.
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