Types of visas that could be available

Below are 5 options that may be available to you. Prices are subject to change and Epic Hair Designs has no control over pricing. For more information visit homeaffairs.gov.au.

01
417 Visa
417 Working Holiday visa

If you're interested in coming to Australia and not sure if you want to do the 482 visa yet, the 417 working holiday visa might be perfect for you. It lets people 18 to 30 years old (or 35 for some countries) have their first extended holiday in Australia and work here to help fund their trip. If you decide to stay, we can then do a 417 to 482 nomination and visa application.

Criteria

  • You must have a passport from an eligible country or jurisdiction
  • You can work while you are here
  • You can apply for a second Working Holiday visa if you meet certain eligibility criteria

Stay

  • 12 months

Cost

  • AUD 650

Processing time

  • 25% of applications: less than 1 day
  • 50% of applications: less than 1 day
  • 75% of applications: 6 days
  • 90% of applications: 39 days
417 Working Holiday visa government website →
02
482 Visa
482 Nomination & Visa Application

With this visa you can stay up to 2 years and have the potential to apply for permanent residency. We are an approved sponsor and will nominate you for a position we have advertised in one of our salons.

Criteria

  • Hold relevant hairdressing qualifications from home country
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in the last 5 years as a hairdresser
  • Meets English language requirements

Process

  • Once we have all the correct documents, Tech Visa will lodge your application. Once approved, you'll be granted a 2-year visa with the option to renew for an additional 2 years. You can start with Epic Hair Designs as soon as your nomination and visa are approved.

Costs

  • Government Home Affairs main applicant fee: $1,495 + credit card surcharge (1.40%)
  • Visa applicant professional fees: $1,900 plus GST

Processing time

  • Currently 60 days for nomination and visa applications
03
457/482 → 482
457/482 Visa Holder → 482 Transfer Nomination

If you already hold a 457 or 482/TSS we can easily transfer your visa to Epic Hair Designs through a nomination transfer rather than a full visa application. We'll need your visa grant number and passport — you don't need to re-prove your qualifications and experience.

Process

  • You can't start working with Epic Hair Designs until your nomination transfer has been approved.

Processing time

  • Currently 2 weeks for nomination applications
04
417 → 482
417 → 482 Nomination & Visa Application

If you already hold a working holiday visa and have been offered work sponsorship by Epic Hair Designs, we can lodge a 482 Nomination & Visa Application.

Criteria

  • Hold relevant hairdressing qualifications from home country
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in the last 5 years as a hairdresser
  • Meets English language requirements

Process

  • Once lodged, you'll automatically be issued a Bridging Visa A, keeping you legal in Australia while your 482 is processed. Once approved, you'll be granted a 2-year visa with the option to renew for another 2 years.

Costs

  • Government Home Affairs main applicant fee: $1,495 + credit card surcharge (1.32%)
  • Visa applicant professional fees: $1,900 plus GST

Processing time

  • Currently 60 days for nomination and visa applications
05
494 Visa
Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored (Regional)

The 494 requires sponsorship from a regional employer for a position likely to exist for 5 years. You'll need a positive skills assessment and 3 years' skilled employment. After 3 years with the company you can apply for permanent residency via the 191 visa (applicants must be under 45).

Processing time

  • Approximately 5–6 months from lodgement, but this can vary

Visa grant period

  • 5-year temporary visa with a pathway to PR after 3 years

Travel facility

  • Multiple entry

Conditions

  • Must only work for nominated employer in a regional location (Hope Island is considered regional)
  • Must meet minimum eligibility (qualifications and experience)
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in occupation
  • Must hold a positive skill assessment
  • Overseas police clearance mandatory

Cost

  • Visa fee: $4,770 + 1.4% credit card surcharge
  • Techvisa professional fee: $2,000 + GST

What some of our team say

Some of the people we've supported in getting their visas and into full-time, secure roles in Australia.

"It took me months of looking to find a sponsor and there weren't any businesses willing to offer a sponsorship due to all the bureaucracy involved. Then out of the blue Brendon from Epic Hair Designs contacted me, and our lives changed forever. Not only did Brendon give my family and me an opportunity to live and work in Brisbane, he also provided an excellent training program and a work family. I'm now working for one of Queensland's best salons."
Emma
"I've been working for Epic Hair Designs for the past 3 years and Brendon has supported me through sponsorship and assisted in enabling me to get my residency. He is a wonderful boss and provides his team with lots of career development and opportunities for growth within the company."
Orla