Visa 482 is an employer-sponsored temporary category that changed from TSS to Skills in Demand on 07/12/2024. Visa 482 has three streams and a clear path to permanent residence. This article explains it in detail.
What is visa 482 after the name change
Visa 482 is now the Skills in Demand visa (SID), which replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage visa (TSS) from 07/12/2024. It is a temporary visa valid for up to 4 years for skilled workers sponsored by an Australian employer.
Visa 482 has three streams: the Core Skills stream (the main stream for most professions on the CSOL), the Specialist Skills stream (for high earners of 141,210 AUD or above in 2025-2026), and the Labour Agreement stream (under a special labour agreement, to be renamed Essential Skills).
Requirements for visa 482
The Core Skills stream requires: a profession on the CSOL, at least 1 year of relevant experience (reduced from 2 years under the old TSS), Vocational English (IELTS 5.0 average with a minimum of 5.0 in each skill), and a salary meeting the CSIT (76,515 AUD for the 2025-2026 financial year).
The Specialist Skills stream is for salaries from the SSIT of 141,210 AUD and above. Requirements are lighter than Core Skills in terms of the occupation list but must meet the higher salary threshold.
The path from visa 482 to permanent residence
Visa 482 has a clear path to permanent residence via the 186 visa (Temporary Residence Transition stream). After holding a 482 visa and working for the sponsoring employer for a full 2 years, one can apply to move to 186 PR without a separate Skills Assessment.
This is a common path for those with an Australian employer willing to invest for the long term. Specific regulations may be updated each financial year; check current conditions.
You should refer to official Home Affairs website and Home Affairs – Skilled visas to check current conditions.
Summary
Visa 482 is the Skills in Demand (SID) visa, replacing the TSS from 07/12/2024, temporary for up to 4 years, with three streams: Core Skills (CSOL, 1 year of experience, Vocational English, salary at CSIT 76,515 AUD), Specialist Skills (salary at SSIT 141,210 AUD+), and Labour Agreement. PR path via 186 Temporary Residence Transition after 2 years working for the employer.
