Urban and Regional Planner — 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 Urban and Regional Planner 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.
Urban and Regional Planner × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Urban and Regional Planners (ANZSCO 232611) may qualify for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, an employer-sponsored temporary work visa. This occupation typically appears on the Core Skills Occupation List, making it eligible for the Core Skills stream of the Subclass 482. Sponsoring employers must hold approved sponsorship and satisfy labour market testing requirements before nominating a position. The Core Skills stream typically grants a visa of up to four years. Holders who have worked for the same sponsor for at least two years may be eligible for permanent residence through the Subclass 186 Temporary Residence Transition stream. Skills assessment from the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) may be required. Government fees for the Subclass 482 are approximately AUD 3,035 for the primary applicant, with the employer's nomination fee of approximately AUD 330 payable separately. Processing times vary based on departmental volumes. Urban and Regional Planners are employed by councils, infrastructure agencies, environmental consultancies, planning law firms, and property development companies. Experience in development assessment, strategic planning, or environmental impact assessment strengthens a visa application. 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 Urban and Regional Planner
- 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 Urban and Regional Planner
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.