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Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482) — Document Checklist

Sponsored by an approved Australian employer to fill a skilled position.

14 documents listed12 required75% within 7 months💳 AUD $3,115 (primary applicant)
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Sponsorship & Nomination

Sponsorship approval letter from employerREQUIRED
Nomination approval from Department of Home AffairsREQUIRED
Signed employment contractREQUIRED
Position description / job offer letterREQUIRED
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Identity

Current valid passportREQUIRED
Birth certificateREQUIRED
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Skills & Qualifications

Skills assessment (if required for occupation)
Check if your occupation requires a formal skills assessment
Academic degrees and transcriptsREQUIRED
Professional licences/registrations
E.g., medical, engineering, teaching registrations
Employment references (last 5 years)REQUIRED
CV / résuméREQUIRED
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English Language

IELTS, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, or Cambridge resultsREQUIRED
Minimum competent English unless exempt
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Health & Character

Health examination (HAP ID)REQUIRED
Police clearance certificateREQUIRED
From every country lived in 12+ months since age 16
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