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Other work routesSponsored employment and other work routes
Australia publishes employer sponsored work routes. The reviewed sources do not establish a dedicated digital nomad visa.
Sources reviewed September 14, 2026 · Expanded guide

What work is allowed?
The Skills in Demand subclass 482 route links permission to eligible sponsored employment. It is not blanket approval to keep a US remote job. [1]
The details behind the route.
- Is sponsorship available as a route?
- The Skills in Demand visa allows an employer to sponsor a suitably skilled worker for an eligible position. [1]
- Does any job qualify?
- No. Check the chosen visa stream, occupation rules and employer requirements. [1][2]
- Which occupation list should I check?
- The official skilled occupation page identifies lists used for subclass 482 and other work categories. [2]
Gather your documents.
Key items from the linked guidance. Use the authority checklist for the complete requirements. [1][3]
- Start with the specific visa stream’s official checklist.
- Prepare passport, qualifications and employment evidence requested for that route.
- Confirm the employer’s sponsorship and nomination responsibilities.
Take it step by step.
Use the visa finder to choose a route fitting your work plan.
For sponsorship, find a suitable vacancy and confirm support with the employer.
Check the official occupation and stream conditions before applying.
Application guidance [1][2][3]
Open official application guidanceConfirm before committing.
- Confirm age rules for any working holiday alternative, plus fees, salary, family and work restrictions for the route you choose.
Keep this in mind.
A work visa, a working holiday visa and visitor permission have different conditions.
Ask and verify your situation