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Subclass 482Skills in Demand (SID) visa

Australia's main employer-sponsored temporary skilled visa, replacing the old TSS visa since 7 December 2024 and now split into three tiers by skill and salary level.

The SID visa replaced the TSS (482) framework in December 2024 and now runs on three streams — Specialist Skills, Core Skills, and Essential Skills (design pending). All streams share the same PR pathway via the subclass 186.

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At a glance

The essentials

Visa type
Temporary, employer-sponsored
Streams
Specialist Skills · Core Skills · Essential Skills (design pending)
Occupation list
None for Specialist Skills (excl. trades / machine operators / drivers / labourers) · CSOL for Core Skills
Income threshold
Specialist AUD 141,210 → AUD 146,717 (from 1 Jul 2026) · Core/TSMIT AUD 79,499 (from 1 Jul 2026) or market salary if higher
Processing (median)
7 days (Specialist Skills stream)
PR pathway
Subclass 186 Temporary Residence Transition after 2 years' employment (any employer) in the prior 3 years
Costs

Government fees

  • Primary applicant
    AUD 4,015
  • Dependant 18+
    AUD 4,015
  • Dependant under 18
    AUD 1,005
  • Standard Business Sponsorship
    AUD 420
  • Nomination
    AUD 330
  • Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy
    Generally non-refundable if a nomination is refused; refundable if withdrawn pre-decision or approved but never used.
    AUD 1,200 / visa year (small business) · AUD 1,800 / visa year (large business)
Eligibility

Do you qualify?

All streams
  • Sponsored by an approved Standard Business Sponsor
Specialist Skills stream
  • Occupation is outside trades, machine operators, drivers and labourers
  • Guaranteed earnings meet or exceed the Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT)
Core Skills stream
  • Occupation is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)
  • Earnings ≥ TSMIT / Core Skills threshold or relevant market rate
  • Trades occupations sit in this tier if listed
Essential Skills stream
  • Not yet finalised — broadly aimed at roles under ~AUD 70,000–76,515
  • Existing labour agreements (1,800+ in effect) continue to operate in the meantime
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Process

How to apply

  1. 1
    1. Sponsor set-up
    Employer becomes or renews their Standard Business Sponsorship.
  2. 2
    2. Nomination
    Employer lodges a nomination for the specific position.
  3. 3
    3. Visa application
    Applicant lodges the visa application with supporting evidence (skills assessment where required, English test, health, character).
Transitional applications
Nominations and applications lodged before the Dec 2024 reforms are still assessed under the old TSS settings.
Changing streams mid-visa
Moving between SID streams (e.g. Core → Specialist because earnings rise above the SSIT) doesn't automatically require a new visa — unless the occupation changes, salary drops below the approved level, or the current visa is close to expiry.
PR access
All SID holders — any stream — can access the 186 Temporary Residence Transition pathway after 2 years.
Occupations that qualify

Which occupations open the 482 door?

See every ANZSCO occupation currently mapped to subclass 482 on the SkillX Skilled Occupation List — filtered, searchable, sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation.

The Specialist Skills stream has no occupation list. This module shows Core Skills stream occupations only — Specialist Skills applicants qualify by earnings and occupation category instead.
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FAQs

Common questions

Does every SID stream require a skills assessment?+

It depends on the occupation and the applicant's passport. Where an assessment is required, it must be obtained from the relevant assessing authority listed against your ANZSCO code.

How long until I can apply for the 186?+

You need 2 years of full-time employment in the nominated occupation (any employer) within the prior 3 years while holding a SID / TSS visa.

Is the SAF levy ever refundable?+

It is generally non-refundable if a nomination is refused. It is refundable if withdrawn before decision, or approved but never used.

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Figures last updated 1 July 2026. Visa policy moves — verify against the Department of Home Affairs before lodgement.