Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)
Post-Vocational Education Work stream
The Post-Vocational Education Work Stream of the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) is designed for international students who have recently completed a diploma or trade qualification in Australia. This visa allows graduates to live, work, and gain practical experience in their field, giving them the opportunity to strengthen their careers and explore long-term migration options.
This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with an associate degree, diploma or trade qualification relevant to an occupation Australia needs. It allows you to live, study and work in Australia temporarily.
Stay
Up to 18 months.
With this visa you can
- Live, study and work in Australia temporarily.
- Bring your family members.
Requirements
- Be aged 35 years or under when you apply. "Exemptions 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 an associate degree, diploma or trade qualification relevant to an occupation on the skilled occupation list.
- Have applied for a skills assessment in your nominated occupation on the skilled occupation list.
- Provide evidence of adequate health insurance for all applicants.
- Provide evidence you have applied for an Australian Federal Police check when you apply.
- Provide evidence of the required level of English or exempt from English requirement.
Post-Higher Education Work stream
The Post-Higher Education Work Stream of the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) is designed for international students who have recently completed a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or doctoral qualification in Australia. This visa allows graduates to live, study, and work in Australia for a period of time, giving them the chance to gain valuable professional experience and explore long-term career opportunities.
This visa is for international students with a recent diploma, trade qualification, or associate degree in a needed occupation, allowing them to live, study, and work in Australia temporarily.
Stay
Usually between 2 and 3 years, depending on your qualification.
With this visa you can
- Live, study and work in Australia temporarily after you have finished your studies
- Bring your family members.
Requirements
- Age 35 or under or exempt from age requirement .
- 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.
- Provide evidence of the required level of English or exempt from English requirement.
Second Post-Higher Education Work stream
Stay
- Between 1 and 2 years depending on:
- The regional location of the educational institution that you graduated from that led to the grant of your first Temporary Graduate visa.
- The regional area that you live in as the holder of your Temporary Graduate visa in the Post-Higher Education Work, Post-Study Work or Replacement stream.
The Second Post-Higher Education Work Stream is available to international students who have previously held a Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) in the Post-Higher Education Work Stream and studied at a regional Australian institution. This visa provides an extended stay, allowing graduates to live, work, and continue gaining experience in Australia.
This visa is for international students with a recent diploma, trade qualification, or associate degree in a needed occupation, allowing them to live, study, and work in Australia temporarily.
With this visa you can
- Live, study and work in Australia temporarily
- Bring your family members.
Requirements
- Be aged 35 years or under when you apply. "Exemptions apply".
- Be in Australia when you apply for this visa.
- Hold an eligible visa.
- Hold a Temporary Graduate visa in the Post-Higher Education Work, Post-Study Work, or the Replacement stream and have held a Temporary Graduate visa in the Post-Higher Education Work or Post-Study Work stream, as the main applicant.
- Have a degree in a CRICOS registered course from an education institution based in an eligible designated regional area, that led to the grant of your first Temporary Graduate visa in the Post-Higher Education Work or Post-Study Work stream.
- Have lived in an eligible designated regional area for at least 2 years immediately before applying for your Second Temporary Graduate visa in the Post-Higher Education Work stream.
- Provide evidence of the required level of English with your application.
Processing times
For an indication of processing times for this visa, use the visa processing time guide tool.