Flower Grower — 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 Flower Grower 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.
Flower Grower × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
The Flower Grower (ANZSCO 121212) occupation qualifies for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa as it appears on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), which is the relevant occupation list for this visa category. This visa is designed to address temporary skilled labour shortages in Australia. The typical pathway for Flower Grower applicants does not involve points testing. Instead, an employer sponsor is required to nominate the applicant for a specific position. The sponsoring employer must demonstrate a genuine need for the role and that recruitment efforts have been unsuccessful in finding local candidates. Applicants must obtain a skills assessment from the appropriate assessing body, which for horticulture-related occupations is typically the relevant vocational or industry body. The assessment verifies that the applicant's qualifications and experience meet Australian standards for the occupation. Applicants must also meet health and character requirements and obtain appropriate visas. The Subclass 482 visa allows temporary work in Australia, generally for up to two years, depending on the visa stream selected. 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 Flower Grower
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 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 Flower Grower
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.