Visa 482 Requirements: A Full Checklist for Sponsored Workers
The requirements for visa 482 often cause confusion because they sit on two sides: the business must be eligible and nominate the right position, and you must meet the skills requirements. This article gathers the conditions into a single checklist so you know what to prepare and which parts depend on your employer.
Requirements on the employer side
Before your application is assessed, the business must clear two steps: registering as an approved sponsor and nominating the right position for you. That position must be a genuine job, in an applicable occupation on the relevant list, and the business must meet its sponsor obligations. This is the part you cannot do yourself, so talking early and clearly with your employer about their nomination standing is an important step.
Skills and experience requirements
On your side, the core requirement is the right skills for the nominated occupation and enough work experience. The reference level of experience is 1 year. Some occupations also require a skills assessment or an occupational licence — this varies by occupation and by stream, so check the position that applies to you.
English, health and character
For English, the visa 482 English requirement depends on the stream and the occupation — check the specific level on the official Home Affairs page before you study for a test, and note there are exempt groups. Alongside this are the standard conditions: health and police checks.
Costs to know up front
The main application fee is currently 4,015 AUD for the primary applicant, not including fees for dependants and certain amounts that fall to the business. There is a separate article covering the breakdown — but knowing the main figure from the start helps you budget correctly.
After you understand the requirements
The checklist above is the general picture; your case may have its own details — an occupation that needs a skills assessment, the right stream, or a weak point in your file. Those situations are best reviewed by a registered migration agent (MARA) rather than guessed at, so you prepare correctly from the outset.