Every visa subclass relevant to Australian agricultural employment — work conditions, hour limits, 88-day eligibility and AI Guard rules all in one place.
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All Visas
🌏 Working Holiday
🏢 Employer Sponsored
🎓 Skilled Migration
📍 Regional
📚 Student & Graduate
🏠 Resident / Citizen
417
Working Holiday
Working Holiday Visa
Most common visa for backpackers. Allows work & travel for eligible passport holders aged 18–30 (35 for some countries).
Unlimited work hours
Max 6 months with one employer
88 days regional = 2nd visa eligible
✅ 88 Days18–30/35 yrs40+ countries
Duration
12 months (extendable)
Sponsor Required
No
Second Visa (88 days)
✅ Eligible
Third Visa (179 days)
✅ Eligible
Study Allowed
Up to 4 months
Eligible Countries
UK, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, Korea, Canada, etc.
🌾 AgriHire Note: 417 holders working in regional agriculture, horticulture, or animal production for 88+ days qualify for a second and potentially third Working Holiday Visa. This is the most common visa type on our platform.
462
Work & Holiday
Work and Holiday Visa
Similar to 417 but for different countries. Requires a letter of support from home country and minimum education level.
Unlimited work hours
Max 6 months with one employer
88 days regional = 2nd visa eligible
✅ 88 Days18–30 yrsUSA, Thailand, etc.
Duration
12 months
Sponsor Required
No
88 Days Eligible
✅ Yes
Education Req.
Completed secondary
🌾 AgriHire Note: 462 holders have identical farm work rights to 417 holders. Fully eligible for 88-day regional agricultural work.
482
TSS Sponsored
Temporary Skill Shortage
Employer-sponsored visa for skilled workers when no suitable Australian can fill the role. Requires approved sponsorship.
Full-time work for sponsoring employer
Tied to sponsoring employer only
NOT eligible for 88 days
❌ No 88 DaysSponsor Required2–4 yr duration
Duration
2 years (Short-term) / 4 years (Medium-term)
Sponsor Required
✅ Yes — Employer must be approved sponsor
Pathway to PR
Medium-term stream only
Occupation List
TSMIT applies (min $73,150)
🌾 AgriHire Note: To sponsor a 482 worker, you must first become an Approved Sponsor with Home Affairs. Use our Overseas Hiring section to manage the full process.
494
Regional Sponsored
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional
Employer-sponsored visa specifically for regional areas. Stronger pathway to permanent residency (191 visa) after 3 years.
Work for sponsoring employer in regional area
Must live & work in regional Australia
Leads to 191 PR after 3 years
📍 Regional Only→ 191 PR pathway5 yr duration
Duration
5 years
PR Pathway
✅ 191 after 3 years
Regional Requirement
Must live & work in designated regional area
Occupation List
RSMS occupation list applies
Min Salary
TSMIT ($73,150)
Family Included
✅ Yes
🌾 AgriHire Note: The 494 is the most powerful long-term hiring tool for regional farms. Workers commit to staying in the region and have a clear pathway to PR — ideal for key farm staff like managers and vets.
186
Permanent
Employer Nomination Scheme (Permanent)
Permanent residency granted directly by employer nomination. Highest commitment pathway — employer nominates worker for PR.
Permanent residency granted
No work restriction after grant
2-year commitment to employer
🏆 Permanent ResidencyEmployer Nominated
Duration
Permanent
Streams
Direct Entry / Transition
Skills Req.
3 yrs relevant experience
English Req.
Competent (IELTS 6.0+)
🌾 AgriHire Note: 186 is ideal for experienced farm managers or skilled technicians you want to retain permanently. Employer must be an approved sponsor and demonstrate genuine need.
191
Regional PR
Permanent Residence (Regional)
PR visa for holders of 491 or 494 visas who have lived and worked in regional Australia for 3 years and met income requirements.
Permanent residency
3 years on 491/494 required first
Income threshold must be met
🏆 PermanentFrom 491/494
Pathway From
491 or 494 visa
Regional Requirement
3 years in regional area
Income Threshold
Must meet TSMIT for 3 years
Work Rights after
Unrestricted in Australia
🌾 AgriHire Note: Many regional farm workers are on this PR pathway. On AgriHire their profile shows "Regional PR Pathway" badge which signals long-term commitment to regional work.
491
Regional Skilled
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)
Points-based regional skilled visa for workers nominated by a state/territory or sponsored by a family member in regional Australia.
Must live & work in regional area
5-year provisional visa
Leads to 191 PR after 3 years
📍 Regional→ 191 PRPoints Based
Duration
5 years provisional
Nomination
State/Territory or family
Points Required
65+ points
PR Pathway
✅ 191 after 3 yrs
🌾 AgriHire Note: 491 holders are motivated to stay in regional areas due to their PR pathway requirement. Excellent long-term employees for regional farms.
189
Skilled PR
Skilled Independent
Points-tested permanent residency. No employer or state nomination required. Full work rights anywhere in Australia from day one.
Permanent residency — unrestricted work
No employer tie
Full rights including Medicare
🏆 PermanentNo SponsorFull Rights
Points Required
65+ points
Age Limit
Under 45
English
Competent English (IELTS 6.0)
Skills Assessment
Required by relevant authority
🌾 AgriHire Note: 189 holders have no restrictions whatsoever. Treat them as equivalent to Australian Citizens on AgriHire — full work rights, unlimited hours, any employer.
190
State Nominated
Skilled Nominated (State)
Points-tested PR requiring state or territory nomination. Similar to 189 but nominated by a specific state for their skill needs.
Permanent residency
2-year obligation to nominating state
Full work rights
🏆 PermanentState Obligation
Points Required
65+ (+ 5 state nomination bonus)
State Obligation
Live in nominating state 2 years
Work Rights
Unrestricted Australia-wide
Age Limit
Under 45
🌾 AgriHire Note: Many state-nominated workers choose agricultural roles that are in demand in their nominating state (e.g., VIC dairy, QLD horticulture). Great source of committed, skilled workers.
485
Graduate
Temporary Graduate Visa
For international students who have completed an Australian degree. Graduate Stream allows open work for 2–4 years.
Open work rights — any employer
Full-time work allowed
NOT eligible for 88 days
Open Work Rights❌ No 88 Days2–4 years
Stream
Graduate (2–4 yrs) / Post-Study (2 yrs)
Degree Required
Australian qualification completed
Work Restriction
None — open work rights
Agriculture Degree
Extends duration eligibility
🌾 AgriHire Note: Agriculture or animal science graduates on a 485 are highly valuable — they have formal education AND are looking for practical experience. Excellent for supervisory or technical roles.
500
Student
Student Visa
International students enrolled in Australian education. Limited to 48 hours per fortnight during study periods.
48 hrs/fortnight during semester
Unlimited hours during official breaks
NOT eligible for 88 days
⚠ 48hr Limit❌ No 88 Days
Hours During Study
48 hrs/fortnight max
Holiday Period
Unlimited hours
Sponsor Needed
No
88 Days
❌ Not eligible
🌾 AgriHire Note: 500 holders are best suited for seasonal/casual harvest work during university breaks when hour limits are lifted. AgriHire AI Guard automatically flags hour limit violations.
🦘 AUS
Citizen / PR
Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
No visa restrictions whatsoever. Full work rights, Medicare, unrestricted hours, no employer restrictions.
Unlimited hours, any employer
No VEVO check required
Full Fair Work entitlements
🏆 Full RightsNo Restrictions
🌾 AgriHire Note: Citizens and PRs are verified through identity documents rather than VEVO. AgriHire displays a "🦘 Australian Resident" badge on their profile instead of a visa status indicator.
✈️ Overseas Hiring Portal
Hire Skilled Workers from Overseas
Browse pre-screened overseas candidates who have submitted all required documents, passed AI verification, and are actively seeking farm sponsorship in Australia.
847
Screened Candidates
34
Countries
94%
Document Verified
482/494
Sponsorship Ready
📋 Choose Your Hiring Pathway
Select the visa pathway you want to sponsor. This filters candidates to only show those eligible and ready for that pathway.
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482 — Temporary Skill Shortage
Sponsor skilled workers for 2–4 years · Most common sponsorship pathway
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Employer must be an approved sponsor with the Department of Home Affairs before nominating a worker. AgriHire guides you through the full process.
482
Short-term Stream (2 years)
For occupations on STSOL list · Renewable once
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482
Medium-term Stream (4 years)
For MLTSSL occupations · PR pathway via 186
💡 Common agri roles on the list: Farm Manager, Livestock Farmer, Veterinarian, Agricultural Scientist, Dairy Cattle Farmer.
Best long-term option for regional farms. Worker must live and work in a designated regional area. After 3 years they can apply for 191 Permanent Residency.
494
Employer Sponsored Stream
Direct employer sponsorship in regional area · 5 years
Direct PR by employer nomination · Highest commitment level
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Grant permanent residency directly. Highest commitment from both employer and worker. Worker stays minimum 2 years but has full PR rights immediately on grant.
186
Direct Entry Stream
For workers outside Australia or with less than 2 yrs experience with sponsor
✓
186
Transition Stream
For existing 482 holders with 2+ years experience with same sponsor
✈️ Screened Overseas Candidates
All candidates below have passed AI document verification
847 available →
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María González
Agricultural Engineer · 6 years experience
96%
AI Match
✅ All Docs Verified494 Ready🐄 Dairy SpecialistIELTS 7.5🎓 Agri Degree
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Hiroshi Tanaka
Veterinary Technician · 8 years experience
93%
AI Match
✅ All Docs Verified482 Ready494 Ready🐑 LivestockIELTS 7.0
Here's how the employer sponsorship process works on AgriHire. We guide you through every step and keep track of where you are.
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Become an Approved Sponsor
Apply to the Department of Home Affairs to become a Standard Business Sponsor (SBS). Required for 482 and 494 visas. AgriHire pre-fills the application with your ABN-verified details.
✅ Completed
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Select & Contact Candidate
Browse AI-screened overseas candidates, send a job offer, conduct a video interview through AgriHire's in-app system, and confirm mutual agreement.
⏳ In Progress
3
Lodge Nomination
Submit a nomination application to Home Affairs for the specific occupation and worker. AgriHire generates and pre-fills the required forms (Form 1395 etc.).
Pending
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Worker Lodges Visa Application
Once nomination is approved, the worker applies for the visa from their home country. AgriHire tracks application status and sends alerts on progress.
Pending
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Visa Grant & Arrival Planning
Once visa is granted, AgriHire helps coordinate arrival logistics, accommodation setup, induction checklist and contract signing through the platform.
Pending
🔍 Filter Candidates
Narrow down overseas candidates by their specific skills, visa pathway readiness and location preferences.
Visa Pathway
482 TSS
494 Regional
186 PR
482 → 186
Specialisation
🐄 Dairy
🐂 Beef Cattle
🐑 Sheep/Wool
🌾 Crops
🐖 Pigs
🍅 Horticulture
🔬 Veterinary
⚙️ Agri Engineer
Experience Level
1–3 years
3–6 years
6+ years
English Level
IELTS 6.0+
IELTS 6.5+
IELTS 7.0+
PTE
Preferred State
VIC
NSW
QLD
WA
SA
TAS
Qualification
🎓 Agri Degree
🐾 Vet Science
⚙️ Engineering
Cert II–IV
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