Visa fees · Subclass 482
Subclass 482 visa cost and processing time (2026-27)
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The Skills in Demand visa (Subclass 482) costs A$4,015 for the main applicant, plus A$4,015 for each additional applicant aged 18 or over and A$1,005 for each applicant under 18. Home Affairs reports that 75% of applications are finalised within 8 months and 90% within 9 months (Core Skills). Fees are from the official Home Affairs pricing table, checked 7 October 2026; processing times are as at 29 September 2026.
How much is the subclass 482 visa application charge?
| Stream | Main applicant | Each extra applicant 18+ | Each applicant under 18 | Subsequent temporary charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Skills stream | A$4,015 | A$4,015 | A$1,005 | A$700 |
| Labour agreement stream | A$4,015 | A$4,015 | A$1,005 | A$700 |
| Specialist Skills stream | A$4,015 | A$4,015 | A$1,005 | A$700 |
Source: Department of Home Affairs — Current visa pricing, checked 7 October 2026. Charges are indexed each 1 July. Card payment surcharges, health examinations, police certificates, skills assessments and translations are extra. Confirm the final amount with the official Visa Pricing Estimator before you lodge.
What does the employer pay?
Employer-side government costs for a subclass 482 sponsorship (per year of the visa, paid upfront at nomination where shown):
- Standard Business Sponsorship: about A$420
- Nomination: about A$330 per position
- Skilling Australians Fund levy: A$1,200 a year (turnover under A$10 million) or A$1,800 a year (A$10 million or more)
Total them for your business with our sponsorship cost calculator.
How long does the subclass 482 visa take?
| Stream | 75% of applications | 90% of applications |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Agreement | 7 months | 9 months |
| Core Skills | 8 months | 9 months |
| Specialist Skills | 51 days | 78 days |
| Nomination | 6 months | 9 months |
| Sponsorship | 28 days | 57 days |
Source: Home Affairs global visa processing times, as at 29 September 2026. See how times have moved on our processing times tracker.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the subclass 482 visa cost in 2026-27?
The base visa application charge for the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) is A$4,015, plus A$4,015 for each additional applicant aged 18 or over and A$1,005 for each applicant under 18, according to the Department of Home Affairs pricing table checked on 7 October 2026. Health checks, police certificates and other third-party costs are extra.
How long does the subclass 482 visa take to process?
Home Affairs reports that 75% of subclass 482 applications (Core Skills) were finalised within 8 months and 90% within 9 months, as at 29 September 2026. Individual applications can take longer, for example if information is missing or extra checks are needed.
What does an employer pay to sponsor a subclass 482 worker?
On top of the visa charge, the employer pays Standard Business Sponsorship (about A$420), Nomination (about A$330 per position), Skilling Australians Fund levy (A$1,200 a year (turnover under A$10 million) or A$1,800 a year (A$10 million or more)). The Skilling Australians Fund levy and nomination fee cannot be passed on to the worker.
Full eligibility, steps and pathways: 482 Skills in Demand Visa 2026: Streams, Salary & PR · All visas: Australian visa fees table. General information only, not migration advice.