Australia · Work Visas

Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)

The Subclass 485 visa lets international students who have completed eligible Australian tertiary qualifications live, study, and work in Australia temporarily. Streams include Higher Education Post-Study Work, Vocational Post-Study Work, and Regional Extension.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Recent graduates from Australian universities and registered higher education institutes.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Completed an eligible Australian CRICOS-registered degree or course within the last 6 months
  • Age under 35 (or under 50 for masters by research and doctoral candidates)
  • Met the Australian Study Requirement (minimum 2 academic years / 92 weeks)
  • Competent English (IELTS overall 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each band or equivalent PTE)
  • Adequate health insurance (OVHC)
Process

How the process works

  1. Complete degree requirements and obtain completion letter
  2. Pass English language examination
  3. Apply online within 6 months of course completion date
  4. Receive visa granting 1 to 3+ years unrestricted work rights
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Australian degree completion letter, transcripts, English test, passport, Australian Federal Police check, health cover
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Extra 1 to 2 years post-study work rights are available for graduates who studied and reside in designated regional areas.

Official source: Department of Home Affairs — Subclass 485. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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