Skills in Demand Visa (482)
The Skills in Demand (SID) visa replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa on 7 December 2024. Compare the Core Skills, Specialist Skills and Labour Agreement streams, costs and the pathway to permanent residency.
Key Facts
Essential information about the Skills in Demand visa
Employer Sponsored
Lets employers fill roles when no suitably skilled Australians are available
Skills Assessment
May be mandatory for selected occupations (especially Trades & Health)
PR Upgrade Path
2 years with an approved sponsor → ENS 186 (Temporary Residence Transition stream)
Employer Costs
Nomination fees, training benchmarks, and Skilling Australians Fund levy
Visa Streams
Core Skills Stream
For occupations on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), paid at least the Core Skills Income Threshold
Up to 4 years
PR Pathway AvailableRequirements
Occupation on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)
Salary at least the Core Skills Income Threshold (AU $79,423 from 1 July 2026) and the market rate
At least 1 year of relevant work experience
Skills assessment if required for your occupation
Meet the English requirement (generally IELTS 5.0 overall or equivalent)
Employer is an approved sponsor and has done labour market testing
Application fee: AU $4,015 (primary applicant, from 1 July 2026)
Benefits
Stay up to 4 years
Include family members
Change to another approved sponsor with a new nomination
Pathway to ENS 186 permanent residency after 2 years