A TSS Family Visa is for the immediate family of a Subclass 482 Visa holder.
A TSS visa holder can add their spouse or de facto partner and children to their visa as secondary applicants. Choose the option that applies to you:
I want to add my family to my TSS Visa
I want to apply for a TSS Visa with my family
I need an employer to sponsor me and my family on a TSS Visa
TSS Visa secondary applicants are able to enter and remain in Australia for the duration of the main applicant’s TSS Visa (Subclass 482). Secondary applicants can live, work and study while residing in Australia.
Adding family members
TSS Family members can be included on the original 482 Visa application prior to lodgement
Family members can be added to your TSS visa after approval
Employers must support visa applications for additional family members
TSS Family Visa application charges depend on the main applicant’s occupation (STSOL vs MLTSSL)
INCLUDING FAMILY MEMBERS
Applicants can include or add the following family members to their TSS Visa (Subclass 482):
Dependent children / step-children
Partner
Partners
the relationship is genuine and continuing
you live together or do not live separately on a permanent basis
your partner is at least 18 years of age when the application is lodged (there are some exceptions)
you are not related by family (if you are in a de facto relationship)
you and your partner have a mutual commitment to a shared life to the exclusion of all others
Children
be your child or stepchild (in certain circumstances)
not be married, engaged or have a de facto partner
under 18, OR 18-22 and dependent on you/partner, OR over 23 and unable to earn a living due to limitations
English
Family members are not required to show evidence of English level.
Health & Character
All family members must meet the health and character requirements. All applicants over 16 must provide police clearances. You may need Private Health Cover.
STSOL TSS Family Visa application fee estimator
This fee estimator will calculate your visa application charge. Professional fee not included.
Contact us for a personalised quote — the live calculator from the original PHP site has not been ported in this static rewrite.
MLTSSL TSS Family Visa application fee estimator
This fee estimator will calculate your visa application charge. Professional fee not included.
Contact us for a personalised quote — the live calculator from the original PHP site has not been ported in this static rewrite.
School Fees for Dependent 482 Visa holders
School-age dependent 482 Visa holders are required to attend school in Australia. Public school fees in Australia vary across states and territories, with some states and territories offering free public schooling for dependent 482 Visa holders.
Victoria (VIC)
482 and 457 Visa holders generally have access to subsidised or free public schooling in Victoria.
New South Wales (NSW)
Primary school (years KG-6): $5,600
Junior high school (years 7-10): $5,600
Senior high school (years 11-12): $6,400
Queensland (QLD)
482 and 457 Visa holders are exempt from paying public school fees in Queensland.
South Australia (SA)
Maximum annual fee payable by a family in Adelaide:
$5,400 for each primary school student
$6,500 for each high school student
Family members attending school outside Adelaide will not have public school fees.
Western Australia (WA)
$4,000 per family (regardless of the number of children enrolled).
Tasmania (TAS)
$7,500 per year.
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
$12,500 for years 7-10
$13,900 for years 11-12
Northern Territory (NT)
482 and 457 Visa holders are exempt from paying public school fees in the Northern Territory.
