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Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)

The Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) allows some students that have graduated from their studies in Australia to temporarily live, study and work in Australia for under the Post-Vocational Education Work Stream or Post-Higher Education Work Stream.

What are the requirements for the 485 visa?

To qualify for the 485 visas, you must:

485 visa – Post-Vocational Education Work Stream

This is for international students who graduate with the skills and qualifications related to a job on the relevant occupations list. The visa allows you to work for 18 months from the date you receive it. Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders may stay for 5 years.

be under the age of 35 (exceptions apply)
nominate an occupation on the Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List Skilled Occupations List
obtained a degree/diploma/trade qualification that is CRICOS registered that is related to the nominated occupation
have a positive skills assessment in the nominated occupation
meet the Australian study requirement
apply for the visa within the 6 months from the course completion date
be onshore in Australia at the time of lodgement
meet the English language requirement
have health insurance
meet health and character requirements

485 visa – Post-Higher Education Work Stream

This visa is for international students who have graduated with a higher education degree, no matter what subject was studied. The visa is valid for 2-3 years, depending on the highest qualification you achieved in Australia. Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders may stay for 5 years.

be under the age of 35 (exceptions apply)
obtained a degree or higher qualification that is CRICOS registered
meet the Australian study requirement
apply for the visa within the 6 months from the course completion date
be onshore in Australia at the time of lodgement
meet the English language requirement
have health insurance
meet health and character requirements

How long does the 485 visa process take?

There is a range of different factors that determines how long it takes for the 485 visa to be granted. For current visa processing times please refer to the information on the Department of Home Affairs website.

What are the costs associated with applying for the 485 visa?

Our service packages are designed to give clients choice in terms of fees and the level of service. Our fees are generally fixed. However, they do not cover the visa application fees and other costs involved in submitting a visa application. We have outlined the fees that are most likely to be incurred in Australian Dollars. Fees can increase without notice, so the fees can vary at the time of application.

Department of Home Affairs (DHA) Visa Application fees – $ 1,945 (for the primary applicant), $975 (for each secondary applicant over 18), $490 (for each secondary applicant under 18).
Fees for skills assessments, English tests, health examinations, police checks, translations, etc – as applicable.
Our professional fees – as applicable.