Biomedical Engineer — 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 Biomedical Engineer for migration purposes is handled by: EA.
Skills assessment is only required for some occupation/passport combinations — the assessing body is the same one listed for the ANZSCO code.
Biomedical Engineer × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Biomedical Engineers (ANZSCO 233913) qualify for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, enabling hospitals, medical device companies, and research institutions to sponsor qualified Biomedical Engineers from overseas. This occupation is listed on the MLTSSL, supporting access to the four-year long-term stream. An approved employer sponsor must nominate the applicant for a genuine Biomedical Engineer role. Labour market testing is required. The nominated salary must meet or exceed the TSMIT and reflect market rates for the occupation and sector. Skill assessment through Engineers Australia is required. CDR or qualification-based pathways apply. Competent English is mandatory. Government fees for the four-year stream are approximately AUD 3,115 for primary applicants. The 482 visa can transition to Subclass 186 permanent residence after meeting qualifying employer-sponsored work experience. Biomedical Engineering demand in Australia spans public hospital networks, private diagnostic imaging providers, medical device manufacturers, and university research departments. 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 Biomedical Engineer
- 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 Biomedical Engineer
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.