Australia’s Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (Subclass 482) is designed to help skilled workers fill critical labour shortages—but it also allows you to build a life here with your partner.
Whether you’re applying together or bringing them over later, the 482 visa lets you add your spouse or de facto partner as a secondary applicant. At Questra, we guide you through the process so your partner can join you and enjoy full work and study rights in Australia.
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What Does It Mean to Add a Partner to a 482 Visa?
This isn’t a new visa. Instead, your partner is added as a secondary applicant—either at the time of your original visa application or later as a subsequent entrant.
Once approved, your partner receives a 482 visa linked to yours, with the same expiry date and full rights to live, work, and study in Australia.
Who Can You Add as a Partner?
| Relationship Type | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Spouse | Legally married. |
| De Facto Partner | In a genuine, committed relationship for at least 6–12 months (unless the relationship is registered in Australia). |
