Skills in Demand (SID)
Australia
Last updated: December 20, 2025
2-4 years (renewable)
$2,150
14-48 days
High
About this Visa
This visa lets you work in Australia if an Australian employer sponsors you. You need a job offer first—you can't apply on your own. The employer must prove they can't find an Australian worker for the job. The visa lets you stay and work for 2-4 years. You can bring your spouse and children with you. After 2 years of work, you can apply for permanent residency. This visa replaced the old TSS (Temporary Skill Shortage) visa in December 2024. It's now called the Skills in Demand (SID) visa, but it's the same subclass 482.
Key Benefits
- Work full-time for your employer in Australia
- Change jobs after 180 days if you lose your job
- Travel in and out of Australia freely
- Bring spouse or partner
- Bring children with no age limit
- Family can work and study without restrictions
- Clear path to permanent residency after 2 years
- All work time counts toward permanent residency even if you change employers
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 or older
- Must have 1+ year full-time work experience in your field from last 5 years
- Work experience must match the job you're applying for
- Must speak English at IELTS 5.0 level or equivalent
- Cannot have a criminal record
- Must pass medical examination
- Must have a job offer from Australian employer
- Employer must be willing to sponsor you
- Trade workers from some countries may need skills assessment
Financial Requirement
Employer must pay at least AUD $76,515 per year (USD $50,578) for regular jobs or AUD $141,210 per year (USD $93,329) for specialized jobs. This must be guaranteed salary in employment contract.
Documents
- PassportValid passport
- Birth certificateBirth certificate
- Police clearanceFrom every country you lived in 12+ months in last 10 years
- Medical examinationIf required by Department
- Health insuranceFor your entire stay
- English testIELTS, OET, or TOEFL results
- Work experience lettersLetters and references
- Employment contractEmployment contract
- QualificationsJob qualifications and certificates
- Spouse passportPassport for spouse/partner
- Spouse birth certificateBirth certificate for spouse/partner
- Spouse police clearancePolice clearance for spouse/partner
- Spouse health insuranceHealth insurance for spouse/partner
- Children passportsPassports for children
- Children birth certificatesBirth certificates for children
- Children police clearancePolice clearance for children aged 16+
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.