Fees, thresholds and program places are set by the Australian Government and change regularly — figures shown are current at time of writing and should be confirmed before you rely on them.
High earners in most occupations (trades excluded) on guaranteed earnings of $146,576+. No occupation list, priority service around 7 business days.
The main stream: your occupation on the Core Skills Occupation List and salary at or above the $79,423 CSIT — indexed each 1 July.
Workers and employers using DAMA regions or industry agreements (aged care, hospitality, meat, dairy…) — concessions to age, English and salary the standard program won't give.
Occupation off the CSOL, or over 45? A DAMA is often the smartest realistic route — PR pathways included.
🌏 Explore DAMA →| Visa | Charge · 1 Jul 2026 | Stay | Salary rule | PR pathway* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SID 482 — Core Skills | $4,015 | Up to 4 yrs | ≥ $79,423 (CSIT) | ENS 186 after 2 yrs |
| SID 482 — Specialist | $4,015 | Up to 4 yrs | ≥ $146,576 | ENS 186 after 2 yrs |
| SID 482 — Labour Agreement | $4,015 | Per agreement | Concessions apply | Agreement pathway |
| ENS 186 | $6,140 | Permanent | Market rate | Immediate PR |
| 494 Regional | $6,140 | 5 yrs provisional | ≥ TSMIT $79,423 | 191 after 3 yrs · $630 |
Charges are primary-applicant base charges; additional applicants, nomination fees and the SAF levy apply. Tap any row for detail.
The two income thresholds decide everything about a 482. Enter your annual base salary (AUD, excluding super) and see where you stand against the 1 July 2026 settings — then let an agent verify occupation and market-rate rules.
Indicative only — occupation lists and market salary rules also apply.
Thresholds and fees are set by the Australian Government and are indexed regularly — confirm current figures before relying on them. Eligibility and outcomes depend on your full circumstances and are decided by the Department of Home Affairs.
Direct entry with skills assessment, or transition after 2 years on a SID — time with different sponsors now counts.
5-year provisional regional sponsorship, permanent 191 after 3 years of regional work and income.
SBS approval, nominations, LMT, SAF levy, compliance — fixed-fee, end-to-end.
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