TSS 482 Visa Criteria

Subclass 482 Visas and Common Features

Temporary Skill Shortage visa subclass 482 or “TSS visa” was introduced on 19 March 2019 to replace the former subclass 457 visa.  This visa allows Australian employers to sponsor a person from overseas to work in their business temporally in Australia in order to address the local labour shortages.

Australian employers or nominators need to demonstrate that they can’t find appropriate or suitable workers in Australian local labour market before they can nominate and sponsor a foreign person.

TSS visa has the following features:

  • TSS 482 visa consists of a Short-Term stream, Medium and Long-Term stream and Labour Agreement stream. Different streams have different occupation list;
  • The visa can be up to from 2 years to 4 years, depending on the streams;
  • Medium-Term and Long-Term stream occupations may have the opportunity to apply for a permanent visa;
  • Employers must pay a training contribution charge called Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy.
  • Employer must meet the Labour Market Testing (LMT) for a TSS nomination;
  • Salary level for TSS visa. The nominator must meet the minimum salary requirement to pay the nominee called the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) . The current threshold set by the Department of Home Affairs is A$53,900, plus superannuation.
  • Caveats may apply to some occupations. Please refer to our Caveats on Occupations for TSS Visa;
  • Applicants must have a mandatory positive skills assessment unless exempted under certain circumstances.


Short Term TSS Visa vs Medium and Long Term TSS Visa

Applicants are specially reminded that TSS temporary work visa subclass 482 visa has three streams.

The nominated position for different stream must be from different occupations list. The English requirements for each of these streams are also different.

Eligibility for 482 visa

Short-Term TSS Visa 482
  • Limited on occupations on STSOL;
  • Visa can only be granted for 2 years and can be renewed only once onshore (2+2); Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years;
  • IELTS requirement: Overall 5.0 with no band lower than 4.5 or equivalent;
  • Nominated position must be in the STSOL occupation list;
  • No permanent residency pathway;
  • 2 years relevant work experience in the same position or closest position before is required;
  • People from certain countries may exempt from skills assessment;
  • No age limit;
  • Employer must meet the Labour Market Testing (LMT) before nominating a position;
  • Employer must pay the Australian Market Salary Rate (AMSR) and follow the TSMIT requirement.
Medium and Long Term TSS Visa 482
  • Nominated position must be in the MLTSSL occupation list;
  • Visa can be granted up to 4 years duration and can be renewed onshore unlimited times; Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years;
  • IELTS requirements: Overall 5.0 with no band lower than 5.0;
  • Permanent residency pathway available;
  • 2 years relevant work experience in the same position or closest position before is required;
  • People from certain countries may exempt from skills assessment;
  • No age limit;
  • Employer must meet the Labour Market Testing (LMT) before nominating a position;
  • Employer must pay the Australian Market Salary Rate (AMSR) and follow the TSMIT requirement.
TSS Visa- Regional (ROL)
  • Nominated position must be in the Regional Occupations List (ROL);
  • Nominated position and employment must be in a designated regional area;
  • Visa can be granted up to 4 years duration and can be renewed unlimited times. Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years;
  • IELTS requirement: 5.0 with no band lower than 5.0 or equivalent;
  • Permanent residency pathway available visa 494 visa;
  • 2 years relevant work experience in the same position or closest position before is required;
  • People from certain countries may exempt from skills assessment;
  • No age limit;
  • Employer must meet the Labour Market Testing (LMT) before nominating a position;
  • Employer must pay the Australian Market Salary Rate (AMSR) and follow the TSMIT requirement.

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