Quantity Surveyor — 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 Quantity Surveyor for migration purposes is handled by: AIQS.
Skills assessment is only required for some occupation/passport combinations — the assessing body is the same one listed for the ANZSCO code.
Quantity Surveyor × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Quantity Surveyors (ANZSCO 233213) 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, enabling employer sponsorship across a wide range of construction and property sector employers. Sponsoring employers must hold approved sponsorship status and satisfy labour market testing requirements. Skills assessment from the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) may be required. The Core Skills stream typically grants a visa of up to four years. Holders with two years of employment with the same sponsor may apply for permanent residence through the Subclass 186 Temporary Residence Transition stream. Government fees for the Subclass 482 are approximately AUD 3,035 for the primary applicant, with the employer nomination fee approximately AUD 330. Processing times vary. Quantity Surveyors are employed by construction contractors, property developers, consulting QS firms, project managers, and government infrastructure agencies. Skilled QS professionals who can demonstrate experience in cost management at all project stages typically attract strong employer interest in the Australian market. 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 Quantity Surveyor
- 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 Quantity Surveyor
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.