Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482): employer-sponsored temporary work
The Skills in Demand visa is the route by which an approved Australian business sponsor fills a skilled position with an overseas worker for up to four years. Eligibility turns on the stream, the nominated occupation, the salary offered against an indexed income threshold, and a year of relevant work experience. A visa holder who leaves the sponsor now has up to 180 days to find a new one, which materially changes how the route is used in practice.
Established temporary work visa (replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage visa on 7 December 2024)Requirements, process & FAQs