The TSS 482 visa, or TSS 482 visa, is a temporary visa that permits the holder to live in Australia, while working full-time for the sponsoring employer, in a nominated occupation which is listed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) 

TSS 482 visa requirements

You are required to:

1. have a job offer
2. two years of relevant work experience in the past five years
3. be nominated for a skilled position by an approved sponsor
4. meet the relevant qualification and English language requirements (that could require a formal English Test by IELTS of PTE)
5. meet health and character requirements
6. Certain Passport Holders may also require a formal skills assessment if they are in selected occupations

Age restriction for a TSS 482 visa

There is no age limit for a TSS visa however, there is for Permanent Residency. If you are granted a visa in an MLTSSL occupation and intend to apply for permanent residency after two years of working for the same sponsor, you will need to be under 45 at the time of lodging your permanent residency application; unless you meet the exemptions.

482 visa streams

There are three streams applicable to the TSS 482:

1. The Short-Term Stream (PTL does not offer jobs in this category)
2. The Medium & Long-Term Stream and Regional Stream
   Applicants on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or the Regional Occupation List (ROL) can apply for up to four years (with eligibility for permanent residency after three years, depending on meeting age, English, Health and Character requirements);
3. The Labour Agreement Stream (PTL does not currently offer jobs in this category)
   

The TSS 482 visa subclass involves a three-step process:

1. a sponsorship application by the employer
2. a nomination application for a skilled position by the employer
3. a visa application by the proposed employee

What you and your family can do whilst on a 482 Visa requirements?

If you are granted this visa as a primary applicant, you can travel to and from Australia for the duration of the visa and will be entitled to work only for the approved sponsor who has nominated you in your chosen occupation.

Whilst holding this visa, your family members – included in your application –  can travel to and from Australia for the duration of the visa and can work or study in Australia without restriction.

Processing standards for TSS visa 

Processing standards fluctuate in accordance with the departmental workload and are updated monthly. You can check the current processing time on https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/global-visa-citizenship-processing-times

Who pays for the costs?

All costs relating to the business sponsorship and business nomination is legally required to be paid by the employer including any consultancy fees for migration agents; it is against the law to pass these costs onto the applicant.

Fees for the visa application itself can be paid by either employer or visa applicant; it’s up to what is negotiated between the employer and applicant (please see below).

Obligations of 482 visa subclass holders

You must maintain health insurance at an appropriate level while you are in Australia. Reciprocal health arrangements may not always be adequate.
The primary visa holder must also engage in approved work. This generally means:

• only work in the occupation for which your visa was approved. To work in a different occupation you must apply for and be granted a new TSS visa
• only work for the employer who nominated the position you are working in (limited exceptions apply)
• not cease employment for a period that exceeds 60 consecutive days
• hold any licence, registration or membership that is mandatory to perform the occupation nominated in relation to you
• comply with each condition or requirement to which the licence, registration or membership is subject

Employment Terminated

You must notify the Department of Home Affairs of any change in your circumstances. If the 482 sponsor terminates your employment, you must do one of the following:

• Find another employer willing to sponsor you through a global recruitment agency and secure approval before starting work with the new sponsoring employer; or
• Apply for another type of visa, however, there could be complications due to the 60 days’ time limit; or
• Leave Australia within 60 days depending on your visa grant date

Please be aware that you must have a new 482 nomination lodged and approved before you start working with a new company.

Can a 482 visa lead to permanent residency?

In some circumstances, if you are nominated in an MLTSSL (Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List) occupation, you may have a pathway to Permanent Residency through the 186 Visa subclass. However, there is no obligation for an employer to sponsor you for permanent residency. Sponsorship for permanent residency is contingent upon the business needs and whether there is an ongoing requirement for the full-time position. As a leading global recruitment agency, we specialize in navigating complex visa requirements, including the TSS 482 visa, to connect skilled professionals with employers who can support their career advancement.

What costs will I need to pay to be granted a Medium-term stream TSS Visa? (correct Jan 2024):-

• Base application  I  Additional Applicant (18 years+) I  Additional Applicant (under 18 years)

               AUD 3,035                AUD 3,035                                           AUD 760

What additional costs should I budget for? (some employers may contribute towards these costs):-

• One way flights to Australia
• Medicals
• English Test (if required)
• Skills Assessment (if required)
• Shipment of personal effects
• Shipment of Pets
• Police Clearance Certificate

You should additionally budget for up to US$5,000 for ancillary costs, including travel to Australia, medicals, police clearances and any language or occupational accreditation you may be required to take. This may be arranged through either a MARA Migration Agents appointed by the Sponsoring Company, or using one of PTL’s preferred MARA Migration Agents (although this is your optional choice, and it is the case that you can do all the Visa Documentation yourself, albeit we do not recommend doing so).