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If you want to bring your partner (or child) to Australia after you’ve been granted a 482 (SID) visa, they usually apply as a “subsequent entrant” under subclass 482.
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A subsequent entrant is a separate 482 (SID) visa application made by an eligible family member to join the primary 457 or 482 visa holder. Once granted, the secondary applicant generally stays for as long as the primary visa remains valid.
To apply as a 482 subsequent entrant, the applicant usually must be a member of the family unit, commonly:
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Home Affairs publishes visa application charge examples for subclass 482, including:
Additional charge (STAC) — may apply onshore
If the subsequent entrant applies in Australia, an additional Subsequent Temporary Application Charge (STAC) may apply based on the applicant’s visa history, payable on top of other charges.
For the most accurate fee estimate, use the Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator.
Processing times vary case-by-case. The biggest drivers are:
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Clear, practical answers to help you understand your options and next steps.
Yes—partners may apply later as a subsequent entrant if eligible.
In many cases you must show the sponsor agrees the family member can be included as a secondary sponsored person.
Usually, it is granted up to the same expiry date as the primary 482 visa holder (it does not usually extend beyond the primary visa).