Australia Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482) for Indians
Last verified: September 2, 2026
Quick facts
- Processing time
- 8–24 weeks
- Government fee
- about $2,000
- Start preparing
- about 12 months before your move
- Steps in the plan
- 12
- Need an apostille
- None
- Need a translation
- None
- Job offer
- Required
“Start preparing” covers gathering documents, the 8–24 weeks decision wait and two weeks of slack. Add apostille and translation costs to the government fee.
Overview
Employer-sponsored work visa, renamed from the Temporary Skill Shortage visa in late 2024. Your occupation must appear on the Core Skills Occupation List, which holds 456 occupations, and your employer must be an approved sponsor. For nominations lodged on or after 1 July 2026 the Core Skills Income Threshold is AUD 79,499, up 3.9 per cent — nominations lodged before that date keep the old figure. You need a skills assessment for many occupations, competent English, and at least one year of relevant experience. Family can accompany you with full work rights, and after two years with your sponsor you can generally be nominated for permanent residence through the Employer Nomination Scheme.
This page covers Indians. For every nationality we track, see the Australia Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482) overview.
Requirements for Indians
| Minimum annual income | $52,000/year |
| Minimum savings | No requirement |
| Job offer required | Yes |
| Degree required | No |
| Family can join | Yes |
| Path to permanent residency | Yes |
Processing time & costs
Typical processing takes 8–24 weeks after applying. The government fee is approximately $2,000. Difficulty: 3/5.
Documents you'll need
- Confirm your occupation is on the Core Skills Occupation ListThe CSOL lists 456 occupations and is matched by ANZSCO code.
- Check the Core Skills Income Threshold for your nomination dateAUD 79,499 for nominations lodged on or after 1 July 2026.
- Secure a job offer from an approved sponsorThe employer must be, or become, an approved Standard Business Sponsor.
- Take IELTS, PTE or an equivalent English testCompetent English is the baseline requirement for this visa.
- Obtain a skills assessment from the relevant authorityACS for ICT, Engineers Australia for engineering, VETASSESS or a trades body for others.
- Gather qualification and experience evidenceDegree certificates, transcripts, reference letters on company letterhead and payslips.
- Employer lodges the nominationThe employer pays the Skilling Australians Fund levy; nomination is approved or lodged with your visa.
- Lodge your visa application with health and character documentsPanel physician health exam, plus police clearances from India and countries lived in 12+ months.
- Complete health checks and biometricsDone at a Home Affairs panel clinic in India; results are uploaded directly to the department.
- Await the decisionHome Affairs publishes current processing times by visa subclass.
- Arrange dependant applicationsSpouse and children can be included in the same application with full work and study rights.
- Plan your permanent residence pathwayGenerally via the Employer Nomination Scheme, subclass 186, after two years with your sponsor.
The full ordered checklist — with timing, dependencies, apostille and translation flags, and personalized due dates — is part of the paid plan.
Not moving yet?
The Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482) takes about 12 months from first document to moving day. Tell us when you plan to move and we’ll email you once, on the day you should start.
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Check my eligibilityFrequently asked questions
- How long does the Australia Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482) take for Indians?
- Typical processing time is 8–24 weeks after applying, plus the time needed to gather documents.
- What does the Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482) cost?
- The government fee is approximately $2,000. Additional costs (translations, apostilles, insurance) vary by case.
- Do Indians need a job offer for the Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)?
- Yes. A job offer from an employer in Australia is required before applying.
- Can I bring my family on the Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)?
- Yes — this visa allows accompanying family members, with additional documentation.
- What is the income requirement for the Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482) for Indians?
- The minimum income is about $52,000 a year, roughly $4,333 a month, expressed in US dollars. The official threshold is set in local currency and moves with exchange rates, so confirm the current figure with the official source.
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Always confirm requirements with the official government source. This guide is general information, not legal advice.