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Skills in Demand Visa Subclass 482 — Subsequent Entrant
Bring Your Family Together in Australia with the Skills in Demand Visa Subclass 482 – Subsequent Entrant.
The Skills in Demand Visa Subclass 482 – Subsequent Entrant stream is designed for family members of existing Skills in Demand -Subclass 482 visa holders who were unable to be included in the original visa application. This pathway lets spouses, de facto partners, and dependent children join the primary visa holder in Australia so your family can live, work, and build your future together.
At Knowbal Migration, we support you through the Subsequent Entrant process with clarity and personalized guidance. Whether you’re preparing evidence of relationship, coordinating with your sponsor, or lodging your application from overseas or within Australia, our team helps ensure your family’s visa application is complete, compliant, and positioned for success.
Overview for Skills in Demand Visa Subclass 482 — Subsequent Entrant
- Eligible Family Members
This visa allows family members of a primary visa holder (subclass 482) to join them in Australia. Eligible family members can include your partner and dependent children. - Stay and Live with the Primary Visa Holder
You can live and work in Australia while being dependent on the primary visa holder who holds a subclass 482 visa. - Health and Character Requirements
As a subsequent entrant, you must meet health and character requirements. This will be assessed during your visa application process.Cost: From AUD3,210.00 | for the latest cost estimation check here
Eligibility for Skills in Demand Visa Subclass 482 — Subsequent Entrant
| Criteria | Description |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | Open to any nationality, provided you are a member of the family unit of an approved primary Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa holder. |
| Age | There is no age requirement for subsequent entrant applicants. |
| Location at Time of Lodgement | You may apply inside or outside Australia, but not while you are in immigration clearance. |
| Study Requirements | There is no study requirement for subsequent entrants. Any study undertaken does not affect eligibility. |
| Qualification Type | No qualification requirement applies to family members applying as subsequent entrants. |
| Bridging Visa Criteria | If applying in Australia, you must hold a substantive visa or an eligible Bridging Visa A, B, or C that permits valid lodgement. |
| Skills Assessment | Not required for subsequent entrants, as the nomination and skills assessment relate to the primary visa holder. |
| English Language | English requirements apply only where required by the Department of Home Affairs, depending on age and relationship to the primary applicant. |
| Health Insurance | You must have adequate health insurance arrangements for your stay in Australia. |
| AFP / Character Checks | You may be required to provide Australian Federal Police (AFP) and/or overseas police certificates as part of character assessment. |
| Health Requirements | All applicants must meet Australian health requirements, including medical examinations if requested. |
| Section 48 Bar | Applicants who are subject to Section 48 are barred from applying onshore unless an exemption applies. |
| Link to Primary Visa | Eligibility depends on the primary Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa holder maintaining a valid visa. |
The Knowbal Visa Application Process
Applying for the Skills in Demand Visa Subclass 482 — Subsequent Entrant can feel complicated, but Knowbal is here to support you at every stage. Here’s how we simplify the application process
Initial Consultation
We start by reviewing your study history, current visa status, and eligibility for the Temporary Graduate Visa. This personalised consultation helps us understand your situation and plan the best application approach for you.
Assigning an Expert Agent
Once we assess your case, you’ll be assigned a dedicated migration expert. This professional will be your main point of contact, guiding you through each step and answering your questions promptly.
Document Preparation
Gathering and organising your documents correctly is critical. Knowbal helps you prepare all necessary paperwork, including your Confirmation of Enrolment, academic transcripts, proof of completion, health insurance, and identity documents to avoid delays or errors.
Submitting the Application
We lodge your visa application on your behalf with the Department of Home Affairs, ensuring everything complies with visa requirements and your information is accurately presented.
Ongoing Updates
Throughout the processing period, Knowbal monitors your application and keeps you informed. Should the Department request additional information, we will assist you promptly to ensure a smooth process.
FAQs
You may be eligible if you are a partner (spouse or de facto) or a dependent child of a Subclass 482 visa holder, including when you weren’t included in the original application. This allows you to apply separately to join the primary visa holder in Australia.
Yes — family members can apply for the Subsequent Entrant visa whether they are in Australia on a valid visa or overseas, if the relationship with the primary visa holder is genuine and meets the criteria.
Once your visa is granted, you can live, work, study, and travel to and from Australia freely for the duration of the primary visa holder’s visa validity.
You will need to provide evidence of your relationship, such as a marriage certificate for spouses, evidence of cohabitation for de facto partners, and birth or adoption of documents for children, to prove the genuine family connection.
Dependent children included in a Subsequent Entrant application are typically under 18 years of age; however, older children (generally up to 23) who are financially dependent on, and require ongoing psychological or physical support from, the primary visa holder may also qualify
Yes — like other visa streams, Subsequent Entrant applicants must meet health and character requirements as part of the application process to ensure they comply with Australian immigration laws
Yes — although the Subsequent Entrant visa is temporary, family members may explore pathways to permanent residency after meeting eligibility criteria, typically through employer sponsorship or other skilled migration pathways.
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