A post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian institutions, letting you stay and work temporarily after finishing your course. It is a common stepping stone toward skilled permanent residence.
Recent international graduates of eligible Australian qualifications who want post-study work rights.
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The Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) is a post-study work visa designed for recent international graduates of eligible Australian qualifications.
Yes. The subclass 485 is generally a multiple-entry visa, so you can usually leave and re-enter Australia while it remains valid.
Not directly. The 485 is a temporary visa, but it gives you time in Australia to gain experience and work toward a separate skilled or employer-sponsored visa.
The Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) is designed for recent international graduates of eligible Australian qualifications who want to stay and work in Australia temporarily after completing their studies.
Yes. You can include eligible family members such as a partner and dependent children, and their visas are valid for the same period as yours.
Frequent issues include not meeting the study requirement, applying after the eligibility window, gaps in English or health-insurance evidence, and incomplete family documents.
In the Post-Higher Education Work stream the visa is generally granted for two to four years depending on your highest Australian qualification.
Yes. Most applicants must generally be 35 years of age or under at the time of application, although some applicants may have a higher age limit.