Graduate Visa
Extend your stay and gain valuable work experience in Australia
Temporary Graduate Visa Overview
The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) allows international students who have recently graduated from an Australian educational institution to live, study, and work in Australia temporarily. This visa provides valuable Australian work experience and can be a pathway to permanent residency.
We help graduates understand their options and navigate the application process to maximize their time in Australia.
Visa Streams
Graduate Work Stream
Duration: 18 months
For graduates with skills and qualifications that relate to an occupation on the skilled occupation list.
- Skills assessment required
- Occupation must be on relevant skilled list
- Work in your field of study
Post-Study Work Stream
Duration: 2-4 years depending on qualification
For graduates who have completed a higher education degree in Australia, regardless of their field of study.
- No skills assessment required
- Work in any occupation
- Longer visa duration for higher qualifications
Key Requirements
Recent Graduate
Must have completed an eligible qualification in Australia within the last 6 months.
Study Requirements
Must have studied for at least 2 years in Australia with a CRICOS-registered provider.
English Proficiency
Meet English language requirements (usually IELTS 6.0 or equivalent).
Health Insurance
Maintain adequate health insurance for the duration of your stay.
Benefits of the Graduate Visa
Gain valuable Australian work experience
Build your professional resume with local experience that can support future permanent residency applications.
Continue developing your skills
Take advantage of further study pathways and professional development opportunities while you live in Australia.
Enjoy flexible travel options
Enter and leave Australia multiple times while your visa is valid, giving you freedom to visit family and pursue opportunities abroad.
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