Pharmacy Technician — 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 Pharmacy Technician 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.
Pharmacy Technician × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Pharmacy Technician (ANZSCO 311215) qualifies for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, enabling Australian pharmacies and healthcare services to sponsor overseas pharmacy technicians on a temporary basis. This visa pathway is not points-tested. Applicants must receive a formal offer of employment from an approved employer sponsor and obtain a positive skills assessment confirming pharmaceutical support qualifications and practical dispensary experience. English language proficiency must be demonstrated through an accepted test. The Subclass 482 is typically granted for two to four years. Visa holders may transition to permanent residency through the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme after completing three years of qualifying employment with an approved sponsor. Employers must comply with sponsorship obligations, including ensuring salary at least matches equivalent Australian workers. Health and character requirements apply to all applicants and family members. 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 Pharmacy Technician
- 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 Pharmacy Technician
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.