Which companies can sponsor visas in Australia?

Any business in Australia, including those that hold either a Standard Business Sponsorship, a Labour Agreement, or both simultaneously, can sponsor visas, as long as they were lawfully established and are operating legally in Australia.

How long does it take to get employer sponsored visa Australia?

Processing times vary per visa type and stream. We listed some of the most popular employer sponsored migration visas below and their standard processing times according to the data from the Department of Home Affairs.

What is the benefit of business visa in Australia?

Business opportunities in Australia are limitless and, provided you meet all the requirements, you can even apply for permanent residency three years after your provisional business visa was first granted. For 90% of applications processed: • 482 visa (sponsorship) - 71 days • 494 visa - 4 months • 186 visa (Direct Entry) - 10 months • 408 visa (AU-Government endorsed events) - 3 months • 403 visa (PALM Scheme) - 15 days • 400 visa - 20 days

Is it hard to get visa sponsorship in Australia?

It is relatively easy to get sponsored by an Australian employer for a visa, provided that you have all the right qualifications necessary to secure not just sponsorship but visa approval. This primarily includes having relevant work experience for at least 2-3 years, English language competence, health and character eligibility, and more.

How much is the employer sponsored visa in Australia?

The following is an estimated cost per employer-sponsored visa type. Note that these are always subject to change or update. This is the base visa application charge for the primary visa applicants only. • 482 visa (short-term) - AUD 1,455 • 482 visa (labour agreement & medium-term) - AUD 3,035 • 494 visa (any stream) - AUD 4,640 • 186 visa (any stream) - AUD 4,640 • 408 visa (any stream) - AUD 405 • 403 visa (any stream except Privileges and Immunities stream, which is free) - AUD 355 (PALM Scheme is AUD 335) • 400 visa - AUD405

What are the benefits of employer sponsored visa in Australia?

Aside from residency and work privileges with competitive salaries, successful visa applicants are entitled to travel to and from Australia for as much as they like while the visa is in effect. You can also bring your other family members with you if they qualify with the basic requirements.

How do I get an employer sponsored visa for Australia?

Some of the most important requirements you need to think about when applying for an employer sponsorship visa in Australia is having relevant work experience for at least two years, and that occupation must be something that Australia needs or is lacking of. Generally, you must also be 45 years old or under, have Competent English, and satisfy health exams and character background checks.

Australian Employer Sponsored Visas

Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482)

The TSS subclass 482 visa is a temporary visa that lets an approved employer sponsor a skilled migrant worker to fill a vacant position, provided that the employer could demonstrate that they weren’t able to locally source a skilled worker to fill the vacancy.

The 482 visa has three streams:

Short-term stream
Medium-term stream
Labour agreement stream

Stay up to 2 years (or 4 years if there’s an International Trade Obligation (ITO)
The nominated occupation must be under the short-term skilled occupations list
Relevant work experience for at least 2 years

Stay up to 4 years
The nominated occupation must be on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
Relevant work experience for at least 2 years

Stay up to 4 years or depending on the labour agreement
Your nominated occupation must be under a valid labour agreement between the Australian government and your sponsor/nominator

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Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Subclass 494)

Similar to the TSS 482 visa, this employer-sponsored 494 visa is for eligible Australian employers who can’t find a suitably skilled local employee to work for them. It’s meant for skilled migrant workers qualified for and willing to live and work in Australia temporarily, but in regional Australia under the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme.

Stay up to 5 years in a designated regional area of Australia
The nominated occupation must be under the relevant skilled occupation list
Relevant work experience for at least 3 years
Must be 45 years old or below, unless there’s an exemption
Satisfy Competent English proficiency requirement, as well as health and character checks
Undergo a positive skills assessment if required

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Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (Subclass 186)

The subclass 186 visa is a permanent visa that lets those who already work in Australia to permanently live here and enjoy the benefits of Australian permanent residency. It has three streams, each of which has their own set of requirements.

Labour agreement stream
Direct Entry Stream
Temporary Residence Stream

Have a nominating employer who has a labour agreement with the Australian government
Be 45 years of age at the time of application or under, and meet health and character requirements

Have an approved Australian sponsor and employer
Nominated occupation must be under the skilled occupation list
Have at least three years of relevant work experience, unless exempt
Have Competent English and be 45 years old or below (unless exempt)
Satisfy health and character requirements

You must have an eligible visa, such as a subclass 457 visa or a 482 visa (any stream)
You must be nominated by an employer who sponsored your provisional work visa
Have Competent English and be 45 years old (unless exempt)
Satisfy health and character conditions
Have the right qualifications and skills (skills assessment may be required)

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Temporary Activity (Subclass 408)

The 408 visa is a temporary visa that lasts for a minimum period of three months for approved visa applicants. It consists of 10 streams with the specific activity to be undertaken by approved candidates. These are:

Australian Government-Endorsed Events
Domestic Work for Executives
Entertainment Industry
Exchange Arrangement
Invited Participant for Cultural or Social Events
Religious Work
Research Activities
Special Program
Sports Activities
Superyacht Crew

General requirements for all streams include:

Online application
Relevant skills in line with the temporary activity or stream
Support by an Australian citizen or organisation
Sponsorship if your temporary visa requires more than 3 months of stay
Health and character certificates
Eligible age, 18 years or older
Sufficient financial capacity to support yourself and additional applicants if any
408 visa health insurance
Be a Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE)

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Temporary Work (Subclass 400)

The subclass 400 visa is designed for individuals with highly specialised skills that would be of great benefit to and are currently unavailable in Australia. It grants approved applicants maximum stay of up to 6 months. Key conditions are:

Have a highly specialised work, skills, or qualifications that will be non-ongoing
Proof of these qualifications, such as licences, certificates, and endorsement letters
Adequate funds to support your stay in Australia
Meet health, character, and genuine visitor requirements

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Temporary Work (Subclass 403)

The 403 visa is a temporary visa that enables qualified individuals to come to Australia under one of five streams to engage in work or activities that benefit Australia and its international relations.

The five streams under subclass 403 visa are:

Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular)
Foreign Government Agency
Government Agreement
Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM)
Privileges and Immunities

Requirements applicable to all streams are as follows:

Satisfy the specific conditions of your subclass 403 stream
Meet health and character requirements
Health insurance coverage for the entirety of your stay
Be a genuine temporary entrant who shall remain in Australia only for the purpose of the visa and its specified duration of stay
Online application for both onshore and offshore applicants, except under the Domestic Worker stream, which should be made online but offshore only

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Global Talent Employer Sponsored

The Global Talent Employer Sponsored (GTES) program is designed for Australian employers to sponsor overseas workers for highly-skilled, niche positions that cannot be filled by skilled Australian workers or through other standard visa programs (e.g. the TSS visa’s Short-term and Medium-term streams).

For Employers: demonstrate their inability to fill these positions locally before entering into an agreement

For Workers: must be a globally mobile, specialised individual who can contribute considerably to Australian businesses and act as a ‘job multiplier’ by creating new jobs and transferring skills and knowledge to Australian workers

Moreover, it has two main streams, namely Startup and Established business streams.

Startup Stream
Established Business Stream

Enables sponsors to bring in workers with cutting-edge skills to bolster Australia’s tech-based or STEM-focused startup ecosystem, introducing new ideas and technologies.
Provides access to up to 5 positions per year, flexible visa conditions with 4-year TSS visas, and a pathway to permanent residence after three years with age cap concessions.
Simplifies agreement applications and speeds up processing. Visa holders have 60 days to secure a new
sponsor or leave Australia if their position is terminated. Startups must be endorsed by the independent GTES startup advisory panel.

Allows accredited sponsors to employ workers with advanced skills to drive innovation and enhance the capabilities of Australian businesses and their staff.
Features include access to up to 20 positions per year, flexibility in visa criteria with access to 4-year TSS visas, and a transitional pathway to permanent residence after three years, including age cap concessions.
Offers simplified application processes, faster agreement processing, and provides visa holders 60 days to find new sponsorship or depart Australia if their position ends.

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