Work visas for Australia
| Visa | Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| 482 Skills in Demand | Temporary, employer sponsored | 482 |
| 186 Employer Nomination | Permanent, employer sponsored | 186 |
| 494 Skilled Employer Regional | Temporary, regional | 494 |
| 189 / 190 / 491 | Points-based | Skilled visas |
| 485 Temporary Graduate | After study | 485 |
| Working Holiday | Young travellers | Working Holiday |
Employers: read sponsor obligations.
FAQ
Can I change employer on a 482?
Speak to a registered agent first. See 482.
Do I need a skills assessment?
Often. See occupation lists.
What does it cost?
See fees.
How long does it take?
See processing times.
Where do I start?
Try the visa finder.
In this section
- Training visa (subclass 407)The 407 visa for workplace-based training: A$535 charge, up to 2 years, and why you now need an approved training sponsor.
- Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)A DAMA is not a visa: it relaxes rules on the 482, 494 and 186 in 13 regions. How it works, the 13 regions and how employers apply.
- Employer sponsor obligationsEmployer sponsor obligations for the 482 and 494: pay and conditions, the 28-day notice rule, travel costs, records and costs you can't pass on.
- Labour agreementsLabour agreement Australia: what it is, the main types (industry, company-specific, DAMA, project), the six-stage process and concessions.
- 482 to PR (186 TRT)How to go from a 482 visa to permanent residence through the 186 Temporary Residence Transition stream: 2 years, employer nomination and age limit.
- National Innovation visa (subclass 858)National Innovation visa 858 replaced Global Talent: EOI and invitation, Form 1000 nominator, A$6,235 charge from 1 July 2026 and how processing works.
- Temporary Work (International Relations) visa, subclass 403The 403 visa has six streams, from government agreements to the Seasonal Worker Program and Pacific Labour Scheme, with stays of 9 months to 4 years.
- Subclass 408 visa (Temporary Activity)The Australian Temporary Activity visa (408) covers short-term activities such as entertainment, sport, research and events. Streams, stay and what.