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.