Updated to Sc 482 Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) policy

GTE (Genuine Temporary Entrant criteria) to be completed when applying for SC 482 visa Short term occupation.

The GTE should basically detail what you will learn and gain from staying in Australia for the next two years, how you will work, what your future career plans will be (when you return to your home country), and what benefits you will gain from working in Australia.

Short-term occupations that require GTE include Cook, Pastrycook, Restaurant Manager, Baker, Marketing Specialist, and Pharmacist. Etc

Effective 2 August 2024, the updated Sc 482 visa policy regarding Short Term Stream Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements is much simpler and it considers GTE to be met unless there are concerns against it (in other words, the default position now is that GTE is met unless there are specific concerns).

In addition to that, the factors that may give weight to GTE not being met have been reduced significantly. Most notably, having a string of temporary visas (including other 482 ST visas) or not having left Australia for prolonged periods is NOT listed as a factor against GTE within the current policy. Members should note that the policy highlights that the factors listed within policy are not exhaustive and the Department is not limited to these when determining whether an applicant meets the GTE requirements.