About this Visa

This is the most commonly used program for employers to sponsor overseas workers to work in Australia on a temporary basis.  From 14 September 2009, under the Subclass 457 visa program, there are no special arrangements for employers in regional areas across Australia.

Employers can be either:

• Australian businesses
• overseas businesses.

Who is this visa for?

This visa is for employers who would like to employ overseas workers to fill nominated skilled positions in Australia.

How much will this visa cost?

You must pay a non-refundable application charge.
See: Employer Sponsored Temporary Visa Charges

What does this visa let me do?

With this visa you can employ overseas workers for a period of between one day and four years.

With this visa those people you employ from overseas can:

• work in Australia for a period of between one day and four (4) years
• bring any eligible secondary applicants with them to Australia – secondary applicants can work and study
• after entering Australia, have no limit on the number of times they travel in and out of Australia.