Condition 8107 on the Visa 482: Work Limits and Obligations

The visa 482 is granted with specific conditions printed on the visa. Condition 8107 is the most important one for the worker — it defines what you can and cannot do for the entire period of the visa.

What condition 8107 requires

Condition 8107 requires you to:

1. Work for the correct sponsor named on the approved nomination
2. Work in the correct occupation (ANZSCO code) recorded on the nomination
3. Not work for a third party where your sponsor “on-hires” you, unless this is separately approved

This is a mandatory condition — a breach can lead to visa cancellation.

What “on-hire” means and why it matters

“On-hire” means the company sponsoring you actually places you to work at another company. For example, an IT staffing company sponsors you but places you full-time at a client site.

Condition 8107 limits on-hire: you can only be on-hired if your nomination was approved for that on-hire arrangement. You cannot be on-hired at will without approval.

Many IT staffing companies operate under this model — if you are in a similar situation, confirm clearly whether the nomination includes on-hire.

Common breach situations

Taking extra work for another employer

Taking a side job from another employer — whether part-time, casual or freelance — breaches condition 8107. There is no exception for “small extra work”.

Changing roles within the same company

If the company moves you to a different division or changes your role, the old nomination may no longer be valid. A new position with a different ANZSCO code requires a new nomination before you transfer.

A personal ABN

Registering an ABN to earn contractor income outside your sponsoring company is a breach — even for small one-off freelance work.

Working at a different location

If the nomination specifies a particular work location and you regularly work at a different location (not just occasionally), this can create a problem.

When there is no breach

There is no breach of condition 8107 when:

• You do the correct work for the correct employer as set out in the nomination
• The company occasionally requires you to work temporarily at a client site but you remain under the direct supervision of the employer
• You are in the process of a valid sponsor change and have lodged a new nomination (within the period of 180 daysVerified 10/06/2026 · Source: Department of Home Affairs)

Consequences of a breach

Breaching condition 8107 can lead to:

• Cancellation of the visa 482
• Being placed on a “non-compliance” record that affects future visa applications
• In serious cases: removal and a bar on re-entry

The Department of Home Affairs may detect a breach through: reports from a former employer, random checks, tax data from the ATO, or complaints from a third party.

If you want to change occupation or employer

There are valid pathways to change sponsor or to move from the visa 482 to another visa. Take the time to understand the lawful options before making any change.