Pay Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy
Sponsors of 482 visa applicants pay SAF levy at nomination time.
Who must comply
Sponsors at nomination time.
What triggers it
Lodging a nomination for a 482 (or applicable) visa.
When due
At nomination lodgement.
Evidence required
Payment receipt via ImmiAccount.
Max penalty
Nomination invalid without payment
Summary
Migration Act levy for sponsors of 482 (and other) visas — annual amount per year of nomination, paid upfront at nomination time. Rate varies by business size (small business <$10M turnover, others) + visa subclass.
Source legislation
Topics
Related obligations
- CWLTHComply with Standard Business Sponsor obligations (482 + 494)Business sponsors of 482 / 494 visas must meet labour market testing, equivalent terms + record-keeping.
- CWLTHDocument VEVO checks + retain employer records (s 245AYL Migration Act)Employers should document VEVO checks at hire; statutory defence for compliant employers.
- CWLTHSkills in Demand visa (subclass 482) — 3 streams from 7 December 2024482 visa replaced by 3 streams: Specialist Skills, Core Skills, Essential Skills.
- CWLTHVerify work rights via VEVO before employmentEmployers must verify visa work rights via VEVO before hiring non-citizens.
Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy?
- Sponsors at nomination time.
- What triggers Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy?
- Lodging a nomination for a 482 (or applicable) visa.
- When is Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy due?
- At nomination lodgement.
- What is the maximum penalty for Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy?
- Nomination invalid without payment
- What evidence is required for Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy?
- Payment receipt via ImmiAccount.
Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-foreign-workers/sponsoring-workers/nominating-a-worker/skilling-australians-fund-levy. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.