Cartographer — 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 Cartographer 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.
Cartographer × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Cartographer (ANZSCO 232213) is eligible for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, supporting employer-sponsored temporary migration for skilled cartographic and geospatial 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 in the mapping, defence, utilities, or spatial services sector who demonstrates genuine business need and compliance with labour market testing requirements. The Spatial Sciences Institute (SSI) conducts skills assessments for Cartographers, verifying qualifications and professional experience in cartographic production, GIS, remote sensing, and spatial analysis against Australian standards. Applicants must demonstrate relevant work experience, meet English language requirements, and satisfy health and character assessments. As an MLTSSL occupation, the Subclass 482 can be granted for four years for Cartographers. Eligible holders may transition to Subclass 186 permanent residency after meeting required work experience. 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 Cartographer
- 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 Cartographer
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.