Accountant (General) — 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 Accountant (General) for migration purposes is handled by: CPAA, CAANZ, IPA.
Skills assessment is only required for some occupation/passport combinations — the assessing body is the same one listed for the ANZSCO code.
Accountant (General) × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Accountants (General) (ANZSCO 221111), listed on the MLTSSL and Combined Skilled Occupation List (CSOL), are eligible for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa under the Core Skills stream. The Subclass 482 is a temporary employer-sponsored visa that is not points-tested. Applicants must be nominated by an approved Australian employer who demonstrates the role cannot be filled locally. Vocational English (IELTS 5.0 in each component or equivalent) is required, along with at least one year of full-time experience as a general accountant. The nominated position must meet the applicable Core Skills Income Threshold. Skills assessment by CPA Australia, CAANZ, or IPA may be required depending on passport and stream. The indicative fee is from AUD 1,455, with processing typically 1 to 4 months. After two years with the same sponsor, 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
Other visa pathways for Accountant (General)
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 189Details →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 485Details →Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications.
- 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 Accountant (General)
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.