The Core Skills stream is one of the streams within the Skills in Demand Visa (SID) Subclass 482, which replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Subclass 482 visa on December 7, 2024.
482 Visa Core Skills Stream Criteria:
- Available for 456 occupations on the new Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)
- Must have an employer to sponsor you and pay a a salary at or above the TSMIT, currently AU$76,515 per year (2025-26 Financial Year)
482 Visa Core Skills Requirements:
- Be nominated to work in an occupation on the CSOL
- Be nominated by an approved sponsor
- There is no age requirement for this visa; however, you must be under 45 to apply for Permanent Residency through the 186 Visa after holding a 482 Visa for 2 years
- Have at least 1 year of full-time work experience
- Some occupations require a skills assessment
- Meet the health and character requirements
- English proficiency of at least IELTS overall 5.0, with at least 5.0 in each test component (or equivalent)
482 Visa Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL):
On December 3, 2024, the Australian Government announced the release of the new Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), which includes 456 occupations.
Certain occupations, such as Real Estate Representative, Cafe or Restaurant Manager, Chiropractor, Graphic Designer and Gardener (General), have been excluded from the official Core Skills Occupation List.
On the other hand, occupations like Beauty Therapist, Child Care Worker, Tour Guide and Retail Manager have now been added to the 482 Visa Occupation List.
Click here to view the 482 Visa Core Skills Occupation List.
Key features for the 482 Visa Core Skills Stream include:
- The Core Skills Visa will provide up to four-years work visa.
- Visa holders will be able to move between sponsors with 180 days to find a new sponsor.
- The time spent with any approved employer will count toward permanent residence requirements. This will avoid the clock resetting with each employer.
- The Core Skills Visa will have a clear path to permanent residency in Australia.
482 Visa Cost (Core Skills Stream):
482 Visa Costs in the 2025–26 Financial Year:
The 482 Visa Core Skills stream visa fee is AUD 3,210.00 for the main applicant and for each dependent aged 18 years and older.
For dependents under 18 years old, the fee is AUD 805.00 per person.
Additional costs may apply for English language tests, health checks, police certificates and migration agent or immigration lawyer.
482 Visa Processing Times (Core Skills Stream):
When the 482 Core Skills Visa was released, processing times were expected to be approximately 21 business days. However, as of January 2026, we can see that 50% of 482 visa Core Skills Stream applications are being processed in four months, and 90% are being processed in seven months.
Other 482 Visa Skills in Demand Streams:
Click here to learn more about the Skills in Demand Visa.
