482 Skills in Demand Core Skills Visa: Main Requirements for Workers and Employers

The subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa can help eligible Australian employers fill skilled roles. This guide concerns the Core Skills stream, not every 482 stream.

What does the worker usually need?

The nominated occupation must satisfy the applicable Core Skills occupation requirements. The applicant generally needs at least 12 months of relevant work experience, appropriate skills, applicable English evidence and any mandatory skills assessment, as well as health and character requirements. Exemptions or different rules may apply to particular circumstances.

What does the employer need?

There must be an eligible sponsorship and nomination arrangement. The employer must satisfy relevant nomination criteria, including requirements concerning the role, its terms and salary. In many cases labour market testing is required unless an exemption or relevant international trade obligation applies.

What is the salary threshold?

For Core Skills nominations lodged between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027, Home Affairs publishes a Core Skills Income Threshold of AUD 79,423. The Annual Market Salary Rate must also be assessed; simply offering the threshold does not establish compliance. Home Affairs explains the relevant salary comparison and calculation requirements.

Does the 482 provide automatic permanent residence?

No. Certain holders may later be eligible for a separate permanent visa pathway such as subclass 186, but that depends on the requirements of the later application and employer nomination.

Sources: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream | https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-skill-shortage-482/salary-requirements | https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/employer-subsite/Pages/labour-market-testing.aspx

Disclaimer: This article contains general information about Australian migration law and Department of Home Affairs guidance as reviewed on 3 November 2026. It is not tailored immigration or legal advice. Eligibility, statutory time limits, exemptions, transitional provisions, visa conditions, government policy and legislative instruments depend on individual circumstances and may change. Review current official sources and obtain advice from a registered migration agent before acting. No visa or review outcome is guaranteed.