Eligibility: To have basic eligibility for the Skills in Demand Visa (subclass 482), the applicant must:

• be nominated for a skilled position by an approved sponsor
• have the right skills to do the job
• meet the relevant English language requirements and other conditions that apply.

Job skills: The applicant must be able to show that they have the skills and right experience and qualifications to be able to do the nominated position. Skills assessment may sometimes apply.

English language requirements: The applicant must have a sufficient level of English to meet the requirements of the position and the visa stream they are applying for.

Age: There is no age requirement for this visa.

Length of stay: The length of stay varies according to the applicant’s circumstances, what the nominated occupation is, and which visa stream is involved. The Skills in Demand Visa (subclass 482) can authorise stays in Australia of one to four years.

Family members: You can include other family members (who are referred to as ‘secondary applicants’) in your visa application.

Health insurance: SID visa holders (and their accompanying family members) must have adequate arrangements for health insurance during their stay in Australia.

General requirements: All Skills in Demand Visa (subclass 482) applicants must generally be of good health and character.