Work Visas

The Temporary Work – Short Stay Specialist Visa (subclass 400) is designed for workers with highly specialised skills who are coming to Australia for short-term contracts.

Unlike other visa programs, the Australian government does not maintain a specific skills list for this visa. This means that workers with unique expertise or knowledge—which cannot reasonably be found within the Australian labour market—can be considered as highly specialised workers.

•  🧠 You must have unique skills or knowledge that can help meet the specific needs of Australian businesses, skills that cannot be easily found locally. 

• Live and do short-term work in Australia 
• Stay in Australia for up to 6 months  
• Bring your family members.

TEMPORARY WORK VISA FOR SKILLED PROFESSIONALS SPONSORED BY A BUSINESS SPONSOR

The 482 visa allows Australian employers to sponsor a skilled overseas worker when they can’t find a suitable local candidate to fill the role.

This is a temporary work visa, designed to address labour shortages in key industries. To apply, the worker must be nominated and sponsored by an approved business sponsor.   In many cases, the 482 visa can also provide a pathway to permanent residency.  

This temporary work visa  includes three streams:

• Core Skills stream   – for skilled workers in high-demand occupations 
• Specialist Skills stream  – for highly specialised roles with limited local availability 
• Labour agreement stream  – for positions covered under a labour agreement between an employer and the Australian Government 

•  📄  Have a job offer from a Business approved to sponsor overseas workers (be NOMINATED)
•  🧾  Your occupation must be on the relevant list depending on the visa stream (see stream details below). 
•  🎓 Hold relevant qualifications for the nominated occupation. 
•   💼 Have at least 1 year of relevant work experience in your field. . 
•  💰 The salary offered must meet the minimum threshold set by visa stream (see salary details below). 
•   🗣️ Meet the English language requirement, unless exempt.
  This  means an overall IELTS score of at least 5.0, with no component below 5.0 — or equivalent scores in OET, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, or Cambridge C1 Advanced. 

1.  Core Skills Stream: Must be on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) 
2.  Specialist Skills Stream: Must be listed in ANZSCO Major Groups 1, 2, 4, 5, or 6 

1. Core Skills Stream:
   Minimum of AUD 73,150 per year
   (increasing to AUD 76,515 from 1 July 2025)
    
2. Specialist Skills Stream:
   Minimum of AUD 135,000 per year
   (increasing to AUD 141,210 from 1 July 2025)

• Live and work full-time in Australia for your sponsor
•  Stay in Australia for up to 4 years (or 5 years if you hold a Hong Kong passport) 
•  Travel freely in and out of Australia during your visa validity 
•  Apply for permanent residency later if you meet the requirements
• Bring your family members.

The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa (subclass 186) allows skilled workers to live and work in Australia permanently. This visa is designed for workers who are nominated by an  employer and are highly needed in the country’s workforce. 

This PERMAMENT work visa  includes three streams:

•  Direct Entry Stream  - For skilled workers in high-demand occupations who have a valid skilled assesment 
• Temporary Residence Transition stream  – For temporary skilled visa holders (subclass 457 or 482 ) who have worked for their employer in Australia for at least 2 years in the nominated occupation for their employer in Australia within the last 3 years. 
• Labour agreement stream  – for positions covered under a labour agreement between an employer and the Australian Government 

• 👶 Age:  Be under 45 years old at the time of application 
•  💼Job Offer:  Be nominated by an Australian employer for a permanent position. 
• 🧑‍💻Occupation:  Your occupation must be on the  Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)
• 📝Skills Assessment:  Have a valid skills assessment for your occupation  
•  🎓Qualifications:  Hold relevant qualifications for the nominated occupation. 
•  💼Work Experience:  Have at least 3 years of relevant work experience in your field. 
•  🗣️ English Language Proficiency:  Meet the English language requirement (Competent English) unless exempt. This means an IELTS score of at least 6.0 overall with min 6 in each component  or equivalent scores in TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, OET, or Cambridge C1 Advanced. 

 Currently, there are 456 occupations listed on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) that are eligible for the Subclass 186 visa. These occupations span various industries, including healthcare, engineering, technology, and skilled trades. 

• Live and work full-time in Australia 
• Stay in Australia permanently with the pathway to citizenship 
• Travel freely in and out of Australia during your visa validity 
• Bring your family members
• Access Medicare – Australia’s public health system 

 The National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858) is a permanent residency visa for individuals with exceptional talent and international recognition in:

🏅 Professions, 🎨 Arts, 🏃‍♂️ Sports, 🎓 Academia & Research

• 🏆 Prove an outstanding record of achievement in your field
• 📩 Be invited to apply
• 👥 Have a nominator with a national reputation in your area of expertise
• 🗣️ Meet Functional English requirements – IELTS 4.5+ or equivalent scores in TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, OET, or Cambridge C1 Advanced. 
• 🎯 Be aged 18 to 55 or show exceptional benefit to the Australian community
• 🤝 Be an asset to Australia's society and economy

• Live, study and work full-time in Australia 
• Stay in Australia permanently with the pathway to citizenship 
• Travel freely in and out of Australia during your visa validity 
• Bring your family members.
• Access Medicare – Australia’s public health system 

 The Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) provides a direct pathway to permanent residency for skilled workers who do NOT  need to be sponsored by an employer, family member, or a state or territory government. This visa is ideal for qualified professionals looking to live and work anywhere in Australia. 

✅ Have an occupation listed on the relevant Skilled Occupation List
✅ Receive an invitation to apply through SkillSelect
✅ Hold a valid skills assessment for your nominated occupation
✅ Meet Competent English requirements
   – IELTS: Minimum 6 in each band, or equivalent in TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, OET, or Cambridge C1 Advanced
✅ Score at least 65 points on the points test (EOI – Expression of Interest)
✅ Be under 45 years of age at the time of invitation 

• Live, study and work full-time in Australia 
• Stay in Australia permanently with the pathway to citizenship 
• Travel freely in and out of Australia during your visa validity 
• Bring your family members.
• Access Medicare – Australia’s public health system 

The Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) provides a direct pathway to permanent residency for skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government. This visa allows you to live and work in theAustralia.

✅ Have an occupation on the relevant Skilled Occupation List for the nominating state or territory
✅ Receive a nomination from a state or territory government
✅ Obtain an invitation to apply through SkillSelect
✅ Hold a valid skills assessment for your nominated occupation
✅ Meet Competent English requirements
   – IELTS: Minimum 6 in each band, or equivalent in TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, OET, or Cambridge C1 Advanced
✅ Score at least 65 points on the points test (EOI – Expression of Interest)
✅ Be under 45 years of age at the time of application 

• Live, study and work full-time in Australia 
• Stay in Australia permanently with the pathway to citizenship 
• Travel freely in and out of Australia during your visa validity 
• Bring your family members.
• Access Medicare – Australia’s public health system