Sponsor Visa Australia

Sponsored visas in Australia allow Australian companies to recruit international talent when they cannot find suitable local workers. There are two main routes:

Temporary visa: Skills in Demand (Subclass 482)
Permanent visa: Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186)

What is a Sponsored Visa?

It is a visa where a company in Australia:

Offers you a job
Nominates you for a specific role
Becomes your sponsor

You cannot apply without a valid job offer.

Types of Sponsored Visas

1. Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482) – Temporary

This is a temporary work visa designed to address skills shortages in Australia.

Rights

Work legally in Australia
Live in the country for the duration of the visa
Travel freely
Bring family
Possible pathway to permanent residence

Main requirements

Have a job offer from an approved sponsor
Occupation on the in-demand list (depending on the programme you apply for)
Relevant experience and skills
English language proficiency
Meet health and character requirements

Duration

Up to 4 years.

Types

Specialist Skills: highly skilled roles (faster processing)
Core Skills: occupations in demand (the most common)
Labour Agreement: Special cases of tailored agreements with the government. They allow concessions that offer flexibility regarding requirements. Typically used for occupations that are not on the standard skilled occupation lists.

Processing times

From days to weeks or months, depending on the visa type and the case.

Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) – Permanent

This visa allows you to live and work in Australia permanently with the sponsorship of an employer.

Rights

Live in Australia permanently
Work without restrictions
Access services as a resident
Bring family members
Eligibility to apply for citizenship

Main requirements

Be nominated by an Australian employer
Hold an eligible occupation (see list)
Relevant work experience (generally a minimum of 3 years)
Skills assessment (generally)
Required level of English
Meet health and character requirements

Duration

Permanent (direct residence)

Types

Direct Entry: for applicants applying directly from overseas or without a 482 visa
Temporary Residence Transition: for those who already hold a 482 visa
Labour Agreement: For those who already hold a Subclass 482 visa and have completed 2 years of service with the company.

Processing times

Vary depending on the case
Generally several months, depending on verifications and documentation

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Sponsor Visa Australia

What is a Sponsored Visa?

Types of Sponsored Visas

1. Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482) – Temporary

Duration

Types

Processing times

Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) – Permanent

Duration

Types

Processing times

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