Temporary Graduate Visa - Post-Higher Education Work Stream (subclass 485)
Embassy required
- Processing time
- 3 to 5 months
- Fee
- AUD $2,300
- Validity
- 2 years (bachelor/coursework masters), 3 years (research masters/doctorate)
- Entry
- Multiple entry
For international students who have recently graduated from an Australian institution with a bachelor's degree, masters by research, or doctorate. Must apply within 6 months of completing course. Must be under 35 years of age. English requirement increased to IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 5.5 each band) from March 2024.
Eligibility
-
Nationality
Open to all nationalities who have studied in Australia
-
Age
Must be under 35 years of age at time of application
-
Visa history
Must have held a Student visa (subclass 500) within the last 6 months and completed at least 2 academic years (92 weeks) of study in Australia
-
Health
Must meet health requirements and maintain health insurance
Documents you need
-
Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
-
Police clearance
Countries required: All countries lived in for 12+ months in last 10 years; Validity months: 12
-
Academic transcript
Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No
-
Health exam
Panel physician required: Yes, must use approved panel physician; Validity months: 12
-
Language test score
Accepted tests: IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, CAE, OET; Minimum score: IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 5.5 in each component
-
Private health insurance
Coverage territory: Australia; Minimum coverage: Adequate health insurance for duration of stay
How to apply
-
Document gathering
Gather completion letter, academic transcript, English test results, health insurance, police clearances
-
Online application
Apply online through ImmiAccount while in Australia
-
Fee payment
Pay AUD $2,300 visa application charge
-
Processing wait
Wait 3-5 months for processing