Employer Sponsored Visa (Subclass 482 TSS / 494 SESR)
Category: Migration · Processing time: 3-6 months for 482; 6-9 months for 494 / —
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Visa type
Migration
Processing time
3-6 months for 482; 6-9 months for 494 / —
Fees
MinIncomePoints: No points test — TSMIT AUD $73,150/year (~EUR 44,000) minimum salary
Validity
Up to 4 years, depending on the visa stream.
Stay duration
Duration of employment plus a possible extension.
Entry type
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Insurance
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Overview
Employer-sponsored temporary and regional work visa pathways designed to address local labor shortages. Path to PR: Yes (via transitional streams like Subclass 186 or 191). Path to citizenshi
- Leads to permanent residency: Yes
- Requires job offer: Yes
- Language required: Yes
- Minimum education: Not specified
- Financial requirement: Minimum salary of AUD $73,150 per year (TSMIT floor alignment).
- Accommodation proof: No
- Return ticket: No
Estimated Costs
- - MinIncomePoints: No points test — TSMIT AUD $73,150/year (~EUR 44,000) minimum salary
Required Documents
- - Valid passport
- - Job offer letter
- - Employer nomination approval
- - Proof of qualifications
- - English language proficiency evidence
Application Steps
- Obtain a qualifying job offer from an approved Australian employer.
- The employer submits a formal nomination application for the worker's designated role.
- Submit the official visa application through the Department of Home Affairs portal.
- Provide mandatory supporting documentation, including skills evidence and English proficiency results.
- Complete biometrics, health exams, and character checks, then wait for the final visa decision.
Always confirm the latest steps and forms on the official portal: Department of Home Affairs →
Travel Insurance Requirement
- Mandatory: Confirm with official source
- Minimum coverage: Confirm current coverage rules
- Valid regions: Confirm accepted regions
- Approved providers: Use providers accepted by the official authority
Embassy, Consulate & Appointments
- - Embassy, consulate, jurisdiction, and appointment details vary by applicant location.
- - Confirm the correct office before booking travel or paying fees.
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Benefits & What This Visa Allows
- - Provides legal authorization to live and work in Australia for your sponsoring employer
- - Establishes a solid transitional pathway to permanent residency (PR) after meeting service benchmarks
- - Allows eligible dependents to accompany the primary worker with active secondary visa rights
Trust & safety
Before you pay or submit documents
Use the official portal for applications and payments. Be careful with agents who guarantee approval, ask for personal-account transfers, or pressure you to send originals before a written contract.
Relevant laws
- Immigration Status and Overstay Rules
Immigration · Severity: Critical
Your right to stay in Australia depends on the exact visa, residence permit, entry stamp, or visa-free allowance you hold. Do not assume a pending application, job offer, or school admission
- Work Authorisation Rules
Employment · Severity: Critical
In Australia, a visa that allows entry does not always allow work. Paid employment, freelancing, remote work, internships, and trial shifts may each have different permission rules.
- Tax Residency and Income Reporting
Tax · Severity: High
Living in Australia for long enough, working locally, or registering as a resident may trigger tax-residency or income-reporting duties even if your income is paid from abroad.
Active scam alerts
Some agents overcharge newcomers for translations, notarisation, apostilles, or courier services for Australia, and may produce documents that are not accepted by official authorities.
Scammers impersonate airport staff, immigration officers, or travel agents and claim you must pay a special fee to enter Australia, avoid questioning, release documents, or fast-track border
Fraudsters offer admission, scholarships, or student visa packages for Australia through unofficial agents. Victims may receive fake acceptance letters that fail verification during visa proc
Scammers advertise fake apartments in Australia, pressure newcomers to transfer a deposit before viewing, and disappear after sending a fake lease or copied property photos.
Quick Eligibility Check
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Common Rejection Reasons
- - Incomplete application or missing documents.
- - Employer not approved to sponsor.
- - Failure to meet the minimum salary requirement.
- - Insufficient qualifications for the job.
Application Tips
- - Ensure all documents are complete and accurate.
- - Check the employer's eligibility to sponsor.
- - Prepare for potential interviews or additional requests.
- - Keep track of your application status online.
Sources & References
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Frequently Asked Questions
This visa is designed for applicants matching Migration pathway criteria.
Typical processing time is 3-6 months for 482; 6-9 months for 494 / —, subject to documentation quality and application volume.
Start with eligibility evidence, document checklists, and proof of funds before submitting.