Landscape Architect — 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 Landscape Architect 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.
Landscape Architect × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Landscape Architect (ANZSCO 232112) is eligible for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, enabling employer-sponsored temporary migration for skilled landscape architecture professionals in Australia. This occupation is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), granting a four-year visa term. The Subclass 482 is not points-tested. Applicants must be nominated by an approved employer sponsor who demonstrates genuine need for the position and compliance with labour market testing requirements. The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) conducts skills assessments for Landscape Architects, verifying qualifications and professional experience against Australian standards for landscape design and planning projects. Applicants must demonstrate relevant design experience, meet English language requirements, and satisfy health and character checks. As an MLTSSL occupation, the Subclass 482 visa can be granted for up to four years for Landscape Architects. Eligible holders may transition to Subclass 186 permanent residency after meeting the required 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 Landscape Architect
- 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 Landscape Architect
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.