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Australia Skills in Demand visa - Subsequent entrant (Subclass 482)

19 facts quoted from the official source

This visa is for family members of subclass 457 and subclass 482 visa holders who wish to join the primary subclass 457 or subclass 482 visa holder in Australia.

Route type
Work
Can bring
dependants, parents +1
from the official record
Requirements
11
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

11 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Australian Government Debt ClearedIf you or family members owe the Australian government money, you must have paid it back.
  • Australian Values Statement RequiredIf you are 18 years of age or older, you must confirm you will respect the Australian way of life.
  • Be A Partner Or Dependent Of A Subclass 482 Or 457 Visa HolderIf your partner or parent holds a 457 or 482 visa and your application is approved, you will be granted a subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa.
  • Be The Holder Of An Appropriate VisaIf applying in Australia, you must hold a substantive visa or a Bridging visa A/B/C.
  • Character and securityYou and family members aged 16 years and over must meet our character requirement.
  • Have Complied With Previous Visa ConditionsYou must have substantially complied with conditions that apply to your last substantive visa or bridging visa held.
  • Health RequirementYou must meet our health requirement.
  • Nomination RequiredThe sponsor with the most recent approved nomination must agree in writing to include you as a family member in the nomination.
  • Not Have Had A Visa Cancelled Or A Previous Application RefusedYou might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused.
  • Sponsor RequiredYou must not have engaged in conduct related to paying for visa sponsorship in the past 3 years.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health insuranceYou must have adequate health cover for the whole of your intended stay to be granted this visa.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryIf your partner or parent holds a 457 or 482 visa and your application is approved, you will be granted a subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa.
  • Official Rights TextYou can live, work and study in Australia.
  • Official source basisIf your partner or parent holds a 457 or 482 visa and your application is approved, you will be granted a subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa.
  • Official StreamThe official page identifies the Subsequent entrant.
  • Report summaryIf your partner or parent holds a 457 or 482 visa and your application is approved, you will be granted a subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa.
  • Visa SubclassThe official page identifies this route as subclass 482.
Family

Who you can bring

dependantsparentspartner
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Official Cost TextFrom AUD4,015.00checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Official Stay TextYou can stay for as long as your visa is valid.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for the Subclass 482 to Australia?
The official source states: This visa is for family members of subclass 457 and subclass 482 visa holders who wish to join the primary subclass 457 or subclass 482 visa holder in Australia.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants, parents, partner.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: You must have adequate health cover for the whole of your intended stay to be granted this visa.

Every answer is quoted from the official immi.homeaffairs.gov.au page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 19 points against the official source; 19 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immi.homeaffairs.gov.auLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Australia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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