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Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)

Post-Higher Education Work stream

This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with a degree from an Australian institution. It allows you to live, work and study in Australia temporarily.

Overview

Stay

Usually between 2 and 3 years, depending on your qualification.

Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders may stay for 5 years.

Cost

From  

Processing times

For an indication of processing times for your visa, use the visa processing time guide tool. This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.

With this visa, you can

  • live, study and work in Australia temporarily after you have finished your studies
  • bring your family members

You must

  • be aged 35 years or under when you apply. *Exceptions apply
  • be in Australia when you apply for this visa
  • hold an eligible visa
  • have held a Student visa in the last 6 months
  • have a recent degree in a CRICOS-registered course
  • provide evidence of adequate health insurance for all applicants when you apply
  • provide evidence you have applied for an Australian Federal Police check when you apply. See character requirements
  • provide evidence of the required level of English with your application.

Help with your visa

If you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on Who can help with your visa application.