The Australia Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) allows eligible international students who have completed their studies in Australia to remain in the country temporarily to live, work, and study. The visa provides graduates with valuable opportunities to gain professional work experience while building their careers in Australia.
Visa Overview
The Temporary Graduate Visa is designed for international students who have recently completed an eligible qualification from an Australian institution.
Successful applicants can:
- Live in Australia temporarily
- Work full-time
- Continue studying
- Bring eligible family members
Basic Eligibility Requirements
To apply, applicants must:
- Be 35 years old or younger when applying (some exceptions apply)
- Hold an eligible visa
- Have held a Student Visa within the previous six months
- Have completed a recent qualification from a CRICOS-registered course
- Apply under the correct visa stream
- Submit all required supporting documents with the application
Available Visa Streams
1. Post-Vocational Education Work Stream
This stream is suitable for graduates who have completed:
- Associate Degrees
- Diplomas
- Trade Qualifications
Applicants must possess a qualification that is relevant to an occupation listed on Australia’s Skilled Occupation List.
Benefits
- Work in Australia
- Study in Australia
- Bring eligible family members
Duration
- Up to 18 months
- Hong Kong and British National (Overseas) passport holders may stay up to 5 years
Visa Cost
- From AUD 5,750
2. Post-Higher Education Work Stream
Designed for graduates who have completed a degree-level qualification or higher at an Australian institution.
Eligible qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
- Doctoral Degree
Benefits
- Live, work and study in Australia
- Bring eligible family members
Duration
- Usually 2 to 3 years, depending on qualification
- Hong Kong and British National (Overseas) passport holders may stay for 5 years
Visa Cost
- From AUD 5,750
3. Second Post-Higher Education Work Stream
Available for graduates who already hold a Temporary Graduate Visa in the Post-Higher Education Work, Post-Study Work, or Replacement stream and have completed studies at a regional Australian institution.
Benefits
- Continue living and working in Australia
- Bring eligible family members
Duration
- Between 1 and 2 years, depending on:
- The regional location where the qualification was completed
- The regional area where the visa holder currently lives
Visa Cost
- From AUD 2,265
Processing Times
Processing times vary depending on individual circumstances. Applicants can check the latest estimates using the Australian Government’s Visa Processing Time Guide before submitting their application.
Why Apply?
The Temporary Graduate Visa provides graduates with the opportunity to:
- Gain valuable Australian work experience
- Improve career prospects
- Build professional networks
- Explore pathways to skilled migration
- Experience life in Australia after graduation
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