Barrister — 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 Barrister for migration purposes is handled by: SLAA.
Skills assessment is only required for some occupation/passport combinations — the assessing body is the same one listed for the ANZSCO code.
Barrister × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Barristers (ANZSCO 271111) are eligible for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, with this occupation listed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). This temporary visa allows approved Australian employers to sponsor overseas legal professionals to fill genuine roles that cannot be sourced domestically, typically for periods of up to four years. The sponsoring employer must hold Standard Business Sponsorship and nominate a specific position at or above the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold. Labour market testing must be completed to confirm suitable Australian workers were not available. The Skilling Australians Fund levy is payable at nomination. The employer assumes ongoing sponsorship obligations for the duration of the visa. Applicants must have at least two years of relevant professional legal experience and a positive skills assessment from State and Territory Law Admissions Authority (SLAA) confirming their qualifications meet Australian standards. English language proficiency requirements apply. Nomination and visa application fees are payable to the Department of Home Affairs. 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 Barrister
- 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 Barrister
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.