Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec — 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 Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec 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.
Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Accommodation and Hospitality Managers Not Elsewhere Classified (ANZSCO 141999) is eligible for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, supporting employer-sponsored temporary migration for skilled hospitality management roles not covered by other specific ANZSCO codes. The Subclass 482 is not points-tested. Applicants must be nominated by an approved employer sponsor for a specific genuine position, with the employer demonstrating business need and conducting required labour market testing. Sponsorship approval must be current at the time of nomination. A skills assessment from Tourism, Hospitality and Events (THL) or equivalent authority is required to verify the applicant's qualifications and management experience in the relevant hospitality or accommodation sector. Applicants must demonstrate relevant managerial experience, meet English language requirements, and satisfy health and character checks. The Subclass 482 visa duration depends on the stream and occupation, typically up to four years. Eligible holders may transition to Subclass 186 permanent residency after meeting the requisite work period. Government fees start at approximately AUD 3,035. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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 Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec
- 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 Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.