Australia
Chef Visa Route
Skilled Nominated (190) / Temporary Skill Shortage (482)
Chef is on Australia's skilled occupation list; regional state nominations and hospitality sponsorship are common pathways.
Minimum Salary
A$73,150
Processing Time
8–20 weeks
Path to PR
~2 years
Job Offer
Not required
Language requirement:
Vocational English (IELTS 5.0 per band)
Eligibility requirements
- 1Formal cookery qualification and TRA skills assessment
- 2Vocational English: IELTS 5.0 per band
- 3Minimum 65 points (for 190) or employer sponsorship (482)
- 4Occupation on STSOL or regional occupation list
- 5Age under 45
Document checklist
- Valid passport
- TRA skills assessment outcome
- Cookery qualification certificates
- IELTS test results
- Employment reference letters
- Police clearances
- Medical examination
Step-by-step process
- 1
Obtain TRA skills assessment (Chef, Cook — ANZSCO 351111/351311)
- 2
Achieve IELTS 5.0+ per band
- 3
Apply for state/territory nomination or secure 482 employer sponsorship
- 4
Submit EOI in SkillSelect (for 190) or apply for 482 with sponsor
- 5
Lodge visa application and complete medical/police checks
Official source
Always verify requirements directly with the official Australia immigration authority.
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