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What are the English language requirements for the SID (formerly TSS) (Subclass 482) visa? (Updated on: 13 September 2025) 482Employer SponsoredEnglishSkills in Demand

What are the English language requirements for the SID (formerly TSS) (Subclass 482) visa? (Updated on: 13 September 2025)

Various Australian visas have English language requirements. Skills in Demand (SID) (Subclass 482) visa applications (formerly the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) (Subclass 482) visa) have specific requirements. Changes to the English requirements from 13 September 2025 English requirements for the SID visa were updated on 13 September 2025 to align with the standard definition of Vocational English. Tests taken before…
Mihan Hannan
13 September, 2025
What are the English requirements for an ENS (Subclass 186) visa? (updated: 8 August 2025) 186EnglishENS Visas

What are the English requirements for an ENS (Subclass 186) visa? (updated: 8 August 2025)

The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) program consists of employer sponsored visas for skilled foreign workers in high demand occupations. The Subclass 186 visa is a permanent resident visa and eligibility depends on a number of factors including the occupation, age, or salary of the candidate. For further information about the ENS program generally, you can refer to our dedicated page…
Mihan Hannan
8 August, 2025
What are the English Language requirements for an Australian visa (in plain English)? (Updated on: 8 August 2025) 189190EnglishGuidelinesImmigration

What are the English Language requirements for an Australian visa (in plain English)? (Updated on: 8 August 2025)

Depending on the visa you apply for in Australia, as a visa applicant you may need to provide the Department with evidence of your English language ability. Which visa are you applying for and what are the English requirements? The below table sets out the general English requirements for some common visa applications (noting that certain applicants may be exempt…
Mihan Hannan
8 August, 2025
Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) replaced with Genuine Student (GS) for Student visas, and increased English language requirements EnglishStudent

Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) replaced with Genuine Student (GS) for Student visas, and increased English language requirements

In line with the Migration Strategy released on 11 December 2023, the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement for Student (Subclass 500) (Student) visas was replaced with a Genuine Student (GS) requirement from 23 March 2024. The new GS requirement The new GS requirement has target questions that provide decision-makers with an overview of the applicant and their reasons for wanting…
Mihan Hannan
25 March, 2024