Employer Sponsored Workers

Temporary Business (Long Stay) - Standard Business Sponsorship (Subclass 457)

  1. About this Visa
  2. How this Visa Works
  3. Eligibility
  4. Obligations
  5. Applying for this Visa

Applying for this Visa

If the employer and employee are eligible willing and able to meet their obligations under the visa, they can commence the 3-step application process.

Step 1 - Employer Applies to be a Sponsor

The employer must complete an application to become a sponsor.
See: Step 1 - Employer Applies to be a Sponsor

Step 2 - Employer Nominates a Position

The employer must nominate the position to be filled.
See: Step 2 - Employer Nominates a Position

Step 3 - Employee Applies for a Visa

The employee must apply for a visa to be allowed to work in Australia.
See: Step 3 - Employee Applies for a Visa

Renewing a visa

Employees who want to renew their visa or change employers must lodge a new visa application. The employer must also lodge a new sponsorship and/or nomination if a valid sponsorship or nomination does not already exist. To renew a visa follow the applicable steps above.

More information

For more information on the visa application process.
See: Information Form 1025i Making and processing visa applications (64KB PDF file)

  1. About this Visa
  2. How this Visa Works
  3. Eligibility
  4. Obligations
  5. Applying for this Visa