12/04/2026
Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) 482 Visa
updated by Kiwi International Consultants Limited
NOTICE
The Australian Government has announced a significant overhaul of its skilled migration program. The Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS 482) has officially been replaced by the Skills in Demand Visa (SID 482) on 7 December 2024. For more information, read our articles on:
The Skills in Demand Visa (SID 482)
Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa
Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) subclass 482 visa replaced the popular subclass 457 visa on 18 March 2018. It is a temporary work visa in the employer sponsored visa program. The TSS 482 visa help employers sponsor overseas workers, and for employees to enter or stay in Australia to work. For certain occupations, it has pathways to permanent residency. It has no age limit, which may be suitable for older applicants who wish to work in Australia.
The Three Streams of TSS 482 Visa
There are three streams under the Temporary Skill Shortage visa:
β Short-term Stream
β Medium-term Stream
β Agreement Stream
The pathway to permanent residency via the TSS 482 visa is available through the Medium-term and Agreement streams. The main difference between the three streams is the occupation under which the application is lodged.
The Australian Government publishes the list of relevant occupations for subclass 482 work visa applications under the Short-term and Medium-term stream, and the Agreement stream is available for employers who wish to sponsor workers whose occupation is not found on the list.
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The Three Stages of TSS 482 Visa
There are three stages involved in the subclass 482 visa program:
Sponsorship Application
Nomination Application
Visa Application
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What Does the TSS 482 Visa Allow You to Do?
TSS subclass 482 visa can be granted for up to 4 years, and those in medium-term stream can be eligible for permanent residency after 3 years of holding the 482 visa and continuously working for the sponsor, provided that the sponsor is willing to nominate them for the permanent visa.
When in effect, it allows the TSS visa holder to work full-time with the employer or the associated entities of the sponsor, but no one else (unless for certain exempted occupations).
Dependents on this visa can work and study without restrictions.
Applying as a Subsequent Entrant Under the Subclass 482 Visa
If the visa applicant has a partner or children, they can lodge a combined TSS subclass 482 visa application at the same time. However, it is often the case that the primary visa applicant has a partner after he/she has been granted the TSS visa. In this instance, the dependent can lodge a separate, new TSS subclass 482 visa as a subsequent entrant.
The requirement is to demonstrate that the dependent is a spouse, de facto partner, or child of the primary visa holder. The sponsor (employer) must also agree to extend their sponsorship to the family member(s) of the primary visa holder.
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TSS Subclass 482 Visa Frequently Asked Questions
I am over the age of 50 years old; can I still apply for this visa?
I am in Australia and my partner is overseas, can I add my partner as my dependent?
Can I apply for the short-term stream TSS visa again after 2 years?
My children are over the age of 18 years old, can I add them as my dependent?
I am currently holding the subclass 457 visa and it is due to expire, can I apply for the 482 visa to extend?
When can I apply for PR while holding the subclass 482 visa?
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