Dairy Cattle 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 Dairy Cattle 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.
Dairy Cattle Farmer × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Dairy Cattle Farmers (ANZSCO 121313) qualify for the Australian Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa as this occupation appears on the Regional Occupation List (ROL), making it eligible for temporary skilled migration under specific regional requirements. The typical pathway for this occupation is non-points-tested, requiring an employer sponsor to lodge the visa application. Applicants must demonstrate they have relevant skill assessment from the appropriate body. Skills assessment for dairy cattle farmers is conducted by the Australian Society of Animal Production Science (ASAPS), which evaluates qualifications, experience, and competency against industry standards. Key requirements include obtaining formal skills assessment approval from ASAPS prior to visa application, meeting English language proficiency standards, and securing sponsorship from an eligible Australian employer in a designated regional area. The employer must demonstrate genuine need for the position and inability to recruit suitable Australian workers. Applicants should be aware that visa conditions will specify the sponsoring employer and location, with typical visa duration of two years. 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 Dairy Cattle 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 Dairy Cattle Farmer
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.