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482 Visa (Temporary Skilled Visa)

The Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) 482 visa enables employers to address labour shortages by hiring skilled foreign workers when suitably skilled Australian candidates are unavailable.

This visa supports the employment of international workers to fill temporary skill gaps while ensuring that Australian workers are prioritised. Holders of the TSS 482 visa can work in Australia in their nominated occupation and may have a pathway to permanent residency.

Short-term Stream

Stay: Up to 2 years or up to 4 years if an ITO applies. 
Hongkong Passport holder may stay up to 5 years.

Visa Application Charge: From AUD 1495.00

Medium and Long Term Stream

Stay: Up to 4 years
Hongkong Passport holder may stay up to 5 years.

Visa Application Charge: From AUD 3115.00

Labour Agreement Stream

Book a Consultation to check detailed requirement.

Stay: Up to 4 years (depending upon terms in labour agreement)
Hongkong Passport holder may stay up to 5 years.

Visa Application Charge: From AUD 3115.00

Requirements Brief

TSS - English Requirements
Exemption English

You are a passport holder from 2You have completed at least 5 years of full-time study in at least a secondary level institution and where most classes were in English. You will need the following information. ​

SC 482 (TSS) - English Requirements

For Short Term Stream, you can take below English Language tests and the required results are:

For Medium Term Stream, you can take below English Language tests and the required results are:

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

    • Overall Band Score: At least 5.0

    • Minimum Score in Each Component: At least 4.5
       

  • Occupational English Test (OET)

    • Score in Each Component: At least 'B'
       

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT)

    • Total Score: At least 35

    • Score in Listening and Reading Components: At least 3 each

    • Score in Speaking and Writing Components: At least 12 each
       

  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)

    • Overall Test Score: At least 36

    • Minimum Score in Each Component: At least 30
       

  • Cambridge C1 Advanced Test

    • Overall Test Score: At least 154

    • Score in Each Component: At least 147
       

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

    • Overall Band Score: At least 5.0

    • Minimum Score in Each Component: At least 5.0
       

  • Occupational English Test (OET)

    • Score in Each Component: At least 'B'
       

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT)

    • Total Score: At least 35

    • Score in Listening and Reading Components: At least 4 each

    • Score in Speaking and Writing Components: At least 14 each
       

  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)

    • Overall Test Score: At least 36

    • Minimum Score in Each Component: At least 36
       

  • Cambridge C1 Advanced Test

    • Overall Test Score: At least 154

    • Score in Each Component: At least 154
       

Conditions (unless exempted)

  • The applicants must have achieved the required test scores set out above, in a single attempt at the test.

  • The applicant must complete the test within the 3 years before the date of submitting a valid visa application.

Exemptions from English Language Proficiency

  • You are a passport holder from

    • Canada​

    • New Zealand

    • the Republic of Ireland

    • the United Kingdom

    • the United States of America
       

  • You have completed at least 5 years of full-time study in at least a secondary level institution and where most classes were in English. You will need the following information.​

    • name and location of the institution/s​

    • level of qualification/s

    • official transcript from the secondary and/or tertiary institution

    • number of contact hours per week in English

    • number of years of study
       

  • Your nominated occupation in Australia will be performed at:

    • a diplomatic or consular mission of another country​

    • an Office of the Authorities of Taiwan
       

  • Your nominated occupation requires you:

    • to hold a license, registration or membership​

    • you were granted the licence, registration, or membership

    • you had to prove that you had equal or higher English Language Proficiency than that listed in the table below to be granted the licence, registration or membership
       

  • You are:

    • an employee of an overseas business

    • the business or its associated entity has nominated you to work in Australia

    • you will receive a guaranteed annual earnings of at least AUD96,400​

Work Experience
Exemption English

You are a passport holder from 2You have completed at least 5 years of full-time study in at least a secondary level institution and where most classes were in English. You will need the following information. ​

TSS - Work Experience Requirements

Currently TSS 482 Visa applicants are required to have worked in the nominated occupation, or a related field, for at least two years in the last 5 years.

  • Work Experience needs to be 2 years full time

  • Work experience gained from voluntary or unpaid employment arrangements cannot be counter towards the work experience requirements.

  • The 'two years' work experience requirement is not in addition to any work experience requirements outlined in ANZSCO occupation definitions, which are relevant in terms of the applicant meeting the skills, qualifications and employment background necessary to perform the tasks of the nominated occupation.

Is it too confusing ?
Complete our online TSS Visa form and we will evaluate you eligibility.

Conditions (unless exempted)

  • The applicants must have achieved the required test scores set out above, in a single attempt at the test.

  • The applicant must complete the test within the 3 years before the date of submitting a valid visa application.

Exemptions from English Language Proficiency

  • You are a passport holder from

    • Canada​

    • New Zealand

    • the Republic of Ireland

    • the United Kingdom

    • the United States of America
       

  • You have completed at least 5 years of full-time study in at least a secondary level institution and where most classes were in English. You will need the following information.​

    • name and location of the institution/s​

    • level of qualification/s

    • official transcript from the secondary and/or tertiary institution

    • number of contact hours per week in English

    • number of years of study
       

  • Your nominated occupation in Australia will be performed at:

    • a diplomatic or consular mission of another country​

    • an Office of the Authorities of Taiwan
       

  • Your nominated occupation requires you:

    • to hold a license, registration or membership​

    • you were granted the licence, registration, or membership

    • you had to prove that you had equal or higher English Language Proficiency than that listed in the table below to be granted the licence, registration or membership
       

  • You are:

    • an employee of an overseas business

    • the business or its associated entity has nominated you to work in Australia

    • you will receive a guaranteed annual earnings of at least AUD96,400​

Is it too confusing ?

Complete our online TSS Visa form and we will evaluate you eligibility.

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