Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)
(Subclass 485) 🇦🇺
Temporary Graduate Visa
The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) allows international students who have recently completed their studies in Australia to live, work, and gain valuable post-study work experience. This visa provides a pathway for skilled graduates to stay in Australia temporarily and explore opportunities in their field of study.
The Subclass 485 visa is a great opportunity for students who want to gain Australian work experience, enhance their career prospects, or prepare for permanent residency.
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📌 Key Features of the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)
🎓 Post-Study Work & Graduate Work Streams
- Stay in Australia temporarily to gain work experience after completing eligible studies.
- Work full-time in any field (not restricted to your area of study).
⏳ Stay Duration
- Post-Study Work Stream: 2 to 6 years, depending on the degree level.
- Graduate Work Stream: 18 months (up to 2 years for select occupations).
- Second Post-Study Work Stream: Additional 1 – 2 years (for regional graduates).
💼 Work & Live in Australia
- Work full-time for any employer in Australia.
- No job sponsorship required.
👨👩👧 Include Family Members
- Bring your partner and children under the same visa.
💰 Cost & Processing Time
Visa Fees
- Primary Applicant: From AUD 1,895
- Additional Applicant (18+): From AUD 950
- Additional Applicant (Under 18): From AUD 475
Processing Time
- Post-Study Work Stream: 6 – 12 months
- Graduate Work Stream: 9 – 14 months
- Second Post-Study Work Stream: 3 – 6 months
✈️ Pathway to Permanent Residency (PR)
- Gain Australian work experience and increase PR eligibility.
- Apply for skilled migration visas like Subclass 189, 190, or 491.
Visa Streams & Stay Periods
The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) has three main streams:
1️⃣ Post-Study Work Stream
For: International students who completed a higher education degree in Australia.
Stay Duration:
- Bachelor’s Degree – Up to 4 years
- Master’s Degree (Coursework or Research) – Up to 5 years
- PhD Graduates – Up to 6 years
- Regional Study – Extra 1 – 2 years (for graduates from regional Australia).
2️⃣ Graduate Work Stream
For: International students with an eligible diploma or trade qualification in a skilled occupation.
Stay Duration: 18 months – 2 years
Eligibility: The course must be closely related to a skilled occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).
3️⃣ Second Post-Study Work Stream
For: Graduates who studied in a designated regional area.
Stay Duration: 1 – 2 additional years
Eligibility: Must hold a first Post-Study Work Stream visa and have lived/worked in a regional area.
📌 Visa Requirements
To be eligible for the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485), applicants must meet the following requirements:
Must be under 50 years old.
- Completed a CRICOS-registered course in Australia.
- Course must be at least 92 weeks (2 academic years) in duration.
- Must have studied in Australia for at least 16 months.
- Must meet English proficiency (unless holding a passport from the UK, USA, Canada, NZ, or Ireland).
- Acceptable tests:
- IELTS: Overall 6.0 (with no band less than 5.0).
- PTE: Overall 50 (with no section below 36).
- TOEFL iBT: 64 (minimum scores in reading, listening, speaking, and writing).
- Must undergo a medical examination.
- Must provide police clearance certificates.
Must hold Overseas Visitor Health Cover (OVHC) or a suitable Australian health policy.
Must apply within 6 months of course completion.
You cannot apply for this visa if you have previously held a Subclass 485 visa, except for the Second Post-Study Work Stream.
📌 How to Apply for a Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)?
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✅ Valid passport (with at least six months validity).
✅ Completion letter & academic transcript (from Australian institution).
✅ Proof of English proficiency (if required).
✅ Health insurance (OVHC).
✅ Australian Federal Police (AFP) clearance.
✅ Skills assessment (for Graduate Work Stream applicants).
✅ Create an ImmiAccount on the Department of Home Affairs website.
✅ Fill out the online application form for Subclass 485.
✅ Pay the visa fee online using a credit or debit card.
✅ Some applicants may need to provide biometric data (fingerprints & photo).
✅ Undergo a medical examination if requested by the immigration office.
✅ The Department of Home Affairs will process the application.
✅ If approved, you will receive a Visa Grant Notification via email.
F. A. Q
Frequently Asked Questions – Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)
we have covered most common questions from you.
Yes, you can work full-time in any occupation.
Yes, this visa helps you gain work experience for skilled migration visas (189, 190, 491).
Depends on the visa stream:
- Graduate Work Stream: 18 months – 2 years
- Post-Study Work Stream: 2 – 6 years
Yes, you can include dependents in your application.
Only through the Second Post-Study Work Stream (if eligible).
No, a job offer is not required.
You must leave Australia or apply for another visa.
Only Graduate Work Stream applicants with a skilled occupation can apply.
Update your passport details with Home Affairs.
Yes, but ensure your visa is valid for re-entry.
