Aquaculture Farmer — Subclass 482 Pathway
Skills in Demand visa · 1-4 years (Specialist Skills, Core Skills, or Essential Skills stream)
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 482 — Skills in Demand visa
- Points test
- Not points-tested
- Sponsor
- Employer sponsor required
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLROLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $1,455 short-term / from $3,035 medium-term (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~1-4 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Aquaculture Farmer for migration purposes is handled by: VETASSESS.
Skills assessment is only required for some occupation/passport combinations — the assessing body is the same one listed for the ANZSCO code.
Aquaculture Farmer × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
The Aquaculture Farmer (ANZSCO 121111) qualifies for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa as it appears on the Regional Occupation List (ROL), making it eligible for this temporary skilled migration pathway. This occupation is not points-tested under the 482 visa program. To proceed with a 482 application for this role, an employer sponsor is required. The sponsoring employer must demonstrate a genuine need for the position and be willing to support the visa applicant throughout the process. A skills assessment is mandatory and must be conducted by the relevant assessing authority, which for this occupation is the relevant primary industries or agricultural skills assessment body. Key requirements include demonstrating competency in aquaculture farming practices, including fish or shellfish cultivation, water quality management, feed management, and harvest operations. Applicants must meet the English language proficiency standards specified by the Department of Home Affairs. The assessment body will evaluate qualifications, work experience, and technical knowledge against Australian standards. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.2026-06-26T10:18:49.818Z
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Key requirements
High-level criteria for Subclass 482. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Nominated by an approved Australian sponsor
- Position pays at least the relevant Core Skills Income Threshold
- At least one year of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation
- Positive skills assessment if required for the occupation/passport combination
- Vocational English (IELTS 5.0 in each component or equivalent)
- Health and character requirements
Other visa pathways for Aquaculture Farmer
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations for Aquaculture Farmer
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.