Hospitality, Retail and Service 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 Hospitality, Retail and Service 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.
Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
The Hospitality, Retail and Service Manager (nec) occupation (ANZSCO 149999), listed on the Combined Skilled Occupation List (CSOL), is eligible for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa under the Core Skills stream. This temporary employer-sponsored visa requires the applicant to be nominated by an approved Australian employer who has demonstrated that no suitable local workers are available for the role. The Subclass 482 is not points-tested. Applicants must meet Vocational English (IELTS 5.0 in each component or equivalent), have at least one year of relevant full-time work experience as a hospitality, retail or service manager, and ensure the position meets the applicable Core Skills Income Threshold. Skills assessment by VETASSESS may be required depending on the applicant's passport and stream. The indicative fee is from AUD 1,455, with processing typically taking 1 to 4 months. After two years of ongoing employment with the sponsoring employer, a pathway to permanent residency may be available through the Subclass 186 Temporary Residence Transition stream. 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