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Skills in Demand Visa - Subsequent Entrant
Join your family in Australia by securing a visa for your spouses, de facto partners, and dependent children, with full work and study rights.
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Subclass - 482 Subsequent Entrant visa
Eligible Family Members
This visa allows family members of a primary visa holder (subclass 482) to join them in Australia. Eligible family members can include your partner and dependent children.
Stay and Live with the Primary Visa Holder
You can live and work in Australia while being dependent on the primary visa holder who holds a subclass 482 visa.
Health and Character Requirements
As a subsequent entrant, you must meet health and character requirements. This will be assessed during your visa application process.
Subclass 482 - Subsequent Entrant
Open to any nationality, provided you are a member of the family unit of an approved primary Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa holder.
There is no age requirement for subsequent entrant applicants.
You may apply inside or outside Australia, but not while you are in immigration clearance.
There is no study requirement for subsequent entrants. Any study undertaken does not affect eligibility.
No qualification requirement applies to family members applying as subsequent entrants.
If applying in Australia, you must hold a substantive visa or an eligible Bridging Visa A, B, or C that permits valid lodgement
Not required for subsequent entrants, as the nomination and skills assessment relate to the primary visa holder.
English requirements apply only where required by the Department of Home Affairs, depending on age and relationship to the primary applicant.
You must have adequate health insurance arrangements for your stay in Australia.
You may be required to provide Australian Federal Police (AFP) and/or overseas police certificates as part of character assessment
All applicants must meet Australian health requirements, including medical examinations if requested.
Applicants who are subject to Section 48 are barred from applying onshore unless an exemption applies.
Eligibility depends on the primary Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa holder maintaining a valid visa.
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Knowbal Migration once again delivered excellent results — assisting with a 482 visa previously and now a successful JRP positive skill assessment. The expertise of Nilesh, Mani Raj, Rishav, and Trushen truly stands out. Finding such dedicated and knowledgeable professionals is rare. Wholeheartedly recommended.
Rishavbhai and the Knowbal Group provided exemplary support throughout the 186 PR visa process. Professional, knowledgeable, and patient, Rishav explained every step clearly, ensured accurate documentation, and made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. Highly recommended for dependable and honest migration assistance.
Highly recommend Knowbal Migration for visa services. Nileshbhai and Niravbhai provided excellent guidance and support for my 482 visa. The team was responsive, patient, and helped me through every step successfully.
Kunalbhai and Niravbhai at Knowbal Migration provided exceptional support throughout the 482 visa process. They communicated clearly, handled everything professionally, and were consistently available to help with any concerns. Their guidance made what could have been a stressful experience genuinely smooth and manageable. Highly recommended.
The 482 visa was granted thanks to the outstanding support of Sushanti and Shweta at Knowbal Migration. They were professional, approachable, and consistently available to address queries. Their guidance made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommended for anyone needing migration assistance.
The Knowbal Visa Application Process
We start by reviewing your study history, current visa status, and eligibility for the Temporary Graduate Visa. This personalised consultation helps us understand your situation and plan the best application approach for you.
Once we assess your case, you’ll be assigned a dedicated migration expert. This professional will be your main point of contact, guiding you through each step and answering your questions promptly.
Gathering and organising your documents correctly is critical. Knowbal helps you prepare all necessary paperwork, including your Confirmation of Enrolment, academic transcripts, proof of completion, health insurance, and identity documents to avoid delays or errors.
We lodge your visa application on your behalf with the Department of Home Affairs, ensuring everything complies with visa requirements and your information is accurately presented.
Throughout the processing period, Knowbal monitors your application and keeps you informed. Should the Department request additional information, we will assist you promptly to ensure a smooth process.
Frequently Asked Questions
You may be eligible if you are a partner (spouse or de facto) or a dependent child of a Subclass 482 visa holder, including when you weren’t included in the original application. This allows you to apply separately to join the primary visa holder in Australia.
Yes — family members can apply for the Subsequent Entrant visa whether they are in Australia on a valid visa or overseas, if the relationship with the primary visa holder is genuine and meets the criteria.
Once your visa is granted, you can live, work, study, and travel to and from Australia freely for the duration of the primary visa holder’s visa validity.
You will need to provide evidence of your relationship, such as a marriage certificate for spouses, evidence of cohabitation for de facto partners, and birth or adoption of documents for children, to prove the genuine family connection.
Dependent children included in a Subsequent Entrant application are typically under 18 years of age; however, older children (generally up to 23) who are financially dependent on, and require ongoing psychological or physical support from, the primary visa holder may also qualify
Yes — like other visa streams, Subsequent Entrant applicants must meet health and character requirements as part of the application process to ensure they comply with Australian immigration laws
Yes — although the Subsequent Entrant visa is temporary, family members may explore pathways to permanent residency after meeting eligibility criteria, typically through employer sponsorship or other skilled migration pathways.
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