Hi Vimbayi,

Thanks for your question and welcome to our forum ☺️

Current visa processing times

As of May 2025, the current Processing Times for the 482 visa are:

Specialist Skills stream: Median processing time is 7 business days for decision-ready applications.

Core Skills stream: Median processing time is 21 business days for decision-ready applications.

These times apply to applications that are complete and include all necessary documents, such as health and character checks and any required skills assessments.

Post-Payment 482 Visa Process:

After paying the visa application fee, your application enters the assessment phase. The Department of Home Affairs evaluates your application based on the information and documents provided. To avoid delays, ensure that:

• All required documents are submitted promptly.
• You respond quickly to any additional information requests.
• Health examinations and police clearances are completed as needed.

I hope this clarifies the process for you. If you have further questions, feel free to ask!

Best regards, Mark