482 TSS Visa English language Requirements
Short-Term Stream Visa English Requirements
For the Short-Term TSS visa stream, you must meet specific English language test requirements. The accepted tests and required scores are:
- IELTS: Overall band score of at least 5.0, with no less than 4.5 in each test component.
- OET: Score at least a ‘B’ in each of the four components.
- TOEFL iBT: Overall score of at least 35, with at least 3 in listening and reading, and at least 12 in speaking and writing.
- PTE Academic: Overall score of at least 36, with no less than 30 in each test component.
- CAE Advanced: Overall score of at least 154, with no less than 147 in each test component.
Medium-Term Stream Visa English Requirements
For the Medium-Term TSS visa stream, the required English language tests and scores are:
- IELTS: Overall band score of at least 5.0, with no less than 5 in each test component.
- OET: Score at least a ‘B’ in each of the four components.
- TOEFL iBT: Overall score of at least 35, with at least 4 in listening and reading, and at least 14 in speaking and writing.
- PTE Academic: Overall score of at least 36, with no less than 36 in each test component.
- CAE: Overall score of at least 154, with no less than 154 in each test component.
Eligibility for TSS 482 Visa
To be eligible for the TSS 482 visa:
- You must achieve the required test scores in a single attempt.
- The test results must be no older than 3 years at the time you submit them as evidence.
Exemptions from English Language Proficiency
You are exempt from demonstrating English language proficiency if:
- You hold a passport from Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom, or the United States.
- You have completed at least 5 years of full-time study at a secondary level or higher where most instruction was in English, including:
- Name and location of the institution(s).
- Level of qualification(s).
- Official transcript(s) from the secondary and/or tertiary institution(s).
- Number of contact hours per week in English.
- Number of years of study.
- Your nominated occupation in Australia is within:
- A diplomatic or consular mission of another country.
- An Office of the Authorities of Taiwan.
- Your occupation requires you to hold a license, registration, or membership that demonstrates English proficiency equal to or higher than the required level.
- You are an employee of an overseas business, nominated by your business or its associated entity to work in Australia, with guaranteed annual earnings of at least AUD 96,400.