Skills in Demand visasubclass 482
28 days
25% processed in
1.2 months
50% processed in
1.7 months
75% processed in
2.6 months
90% processed in
50% 37d90% 78d
Measured 2 Oct 2026 for the Specialist Skills stream.
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Processing time history
50% of applications90% of applications
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| Date | 50% processed | 90% processed |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct 2026 | 37d | 78d |
| 1 Oct 2026 | 37d | 78d |
| 30 Sept 2026 | 37d | 78d |
| 29 Sept 2026 | 37d | 78d |
Common questions
How long does the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) take to process?
As of 2 Oct 2026, half of applications in the Specialist Skills stream are processed within 1.2 months, and 9 in 10 within 2.6 months, according to Department of Home Affairs figures.
Is the Skills in Demand visa getting faster or slower?
There is no earlier measurement to compare against yet.
What do the 50% and 90% figures mean?
They are percentiles of recently decided applications: 50% means half of applications were finalised within that time, and 90% means 9 in 10 were. An individual application can take more or less time.