Pig 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 Pig 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.
Pig Farmer × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Pig Farmer (ANZSCO 121318) qualifies for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa as it appears on the Regional Occupation List (ROL), making it available for temporary skilled migration to regional Australia. This visa pathway is not points-tested, distinguishing it from other skilled migration options. The typical pathway requires an employer sponsor who must demonstrate genuine need for the position and inability to source suitable Australian workers. The sponsoring employer must be approved by the Department of Home Affairs before nominating the worker. Skill assessment is a mandatory requirement for this occupation. The relevant assessing authority is the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, which evaluates whether applicants possess the necessary qualifications and experience in pig farming operations. Applicants must demonstrate competency in areas including pig husbandry, breeding, feed management, health and welfare practices, and farm management systems. Additional requirements include English language proficiency at a functional level and health and character clearances. The visa is valid for up to two years, with specific conditions tied to regional employment. 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 Pig 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 Pig Farmer
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.