Poultry 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 Poultry 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.
Poultry Farmer × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
The Poultry Farmer occupation (ANZSCO 121321) qualifies for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa as it appears on the Regional Occupation List (ROL), making it available for sponsorship in specified regional areas of Australia. This visa category is not points-tested, meaning applicants do not require a points score to proceed. The typical pathway for poultry farmers involves securing an employer sponsor in an eligible region who nominates the position. A formal skill assessment is required through the appropriate assessing authority. For this occupation, the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) framework applies, with assessments generally conducted by relevant agricultural or business skills bodies depending on the applicant's background and qualifications. Key requirements include demonstrating relevant qualifications, work experience, and English language proficiency at the threshold level specified by the visa conditions. Applicants must meet health and character requirements standard to Australian visas. The employer sponsor must satisfy their obligations under the visa program, including advertising requirements and providing evidence of genuine need for the position. 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 Poultry Farmer
- 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 Poultry Farmer
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.