Work Visa Australia

Employer Sponsored Visas

Employer-Sponsored Visas (also known as sponsor visas) allow skilled workers nominated by their employer to live and work in Australia.

Types of
Employer Sponsor Visas in Australia

There are five main types of employer-sponsored visa applications that you can apply to bring skilled workers to Australia.

Subclass 407

This visa allows applicants to undertake workplace-based training or professional development to improve their skills in their occupation.

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Subclass 482

This temporary visa allows employers to hire skilled overseas employees to fill skill shortages in Australia.

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Subclass 186

This visa allows employers in Australia to bring foreign workers to work and live in Australia indefinitely.

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Subclass 494

This visa enables eligible employees sponsored by an Australian employer to live and work in a designated regional Australia for up to five years.

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Key Employer Sponsored Visa Eligibility

To be eligible for a Subclass 407 visa, you must:

  • Be 18 years old or over;
  • Have an approved Temporary Activities Sponsor; 
  • Be nominated by your sponsor to participate in an occupational training; 
  • Have adequate health insurance for the duration of your stay;
  • Have functional English;
  • Be a genuine temporary entrant in Australia; and
  • Meet health and character requirements.

 

To be eligible for a Subclass 482 visa, you must be: 

  • be nominated to work in an occupation on the eligible Subclass 482 skilled occupations;
  • Be nominated by an approved Standard Business Sponsor;
  • Have at least two years of relevant work experience in your nominated occupation or a related field;
  • Have relevant skills, qualifications and employment background to perform occupation;
  • Have complied with your previous visa conditions;
  • Have appropriate skills assessment in your nominated occupation;
  • Have adequate health insurance;
  • Have functional English; and
  • Be a genuine applicant for entry and stay as a short-term visa holder.

To be eligible for a Subclass 494 visa, you must be: 

  • Must be under 45 years old; unless an exemption applies;
  • Must be nominated by an Australian regional employer to work in your nominated occupation;
  • Have relevant skills, qualifications and employment background to perform occupation;
  • Have at least three years of full-time relevant work experience in your nominated occupation;
  • Have an appropriate skills assessment, unless an exemption applies;
  • Have competent English; and
  • Meet health and character requirements.

To be eligible for a Subclass 186 visa, you: 

  • Must be under 45 years old, unless exempt; 
  • Must be nominated by an Australian employer to work in your nominated occupation;
  • Must have an occupation on Subclass 186 - Skills Occupation List;
  • Have at least three years of relevant work experience in your nominated occupation or a related field;
  • Have relevant skills, qualifications and employment background to perform occupation;
  • Have a positive skills assessment unless you apply for a Subclass 186 - Temporary Residence Transition Stream;
  • Have adequate health insurance;
  • Work only for your sponsor or associated entity unless you are exempt;
  • Have competent English; and
  • Meet health and character requirements.

What Sponsor Visa in Australia is
suitable for me?

The type of work visa suitable for you will depend on the applicant’s skills, qualifications and experience and how long you want to stay in Australia.

Subclass 407

Subclass 407 is suitable for applicants who:

  • Have at least one year of full-time work experience; and
  • Does not have a relevant occupation in the SOL for a Subclass 482/186 visa.

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Subclass 482

Subclass 482 is suitable for:

  • those who have at least two years of experience;
  • those who don't have an eligible occupation for sc 186. 
  • Whose employer is unwilling to sponsor a permanent visa.

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Subclass 186

Subclass 186 is suitable for people who:

  • Have at least three years of full-time work experience; and 
  • Whose employer is willing to sponsor them for a permanent visa

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Subclass 494

Subclass 494 is suitable for individuals who:

  • Have an employer located in locations other than Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane; and 
  • Have at least three years of full-time work experience.

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