The Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa ('482
visa') and the subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored
Regional (Provisional) visa ('494 visa')
are both employer sponsored visas. The 494 visa is intended for
visa applicants who wish to live, work and study in a designated
regional area in Australia (excluding Sydney, Melbourne and
Brisbane) whereas the 482 visa is not restricted to a particular
location within Australia.
Occupation eligibility
An applicant is eligible for the 482 visa if their occupation
falls on the Short-term Skilled Occupations List (STSOL), Medium to
Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or 482 Regional
Occupations List (ROL).
Occupations that are on the 482 STSOL do not offer a pathway to
permanent residency.
