Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)
The Subclass 485 visa is a temporary work visa designed for international students who have completed at least two years of study in Australia but may not yet meet the points requirement for permanent migration.
After obtaining the 485 visa, graduates can freely travel in and out of Australia and are allowed to work, study, travel, undertake a Professional Year, and gain valuable Australian work experience. This visa provides graduates with sufficient time to prepare for and meet migration requirements.
Streams of the 485 Visa
Post-Higher Education Work Stream
Eligibility: International students who have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Australia
Visa duration: 2–3 years
Hong Kong passport holders: up to 5 years
Post-Vocational Education Work Stream
Eligibility: Applicants who have completed a VET (Vocational Education and Training) qualification in Australia, and whose occupation is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
Visa duration: Up to 18 months
Hong Kong passport holders: up to 5 years
Second Post-Higher Education Work Stream
Eligibility: Holders of the first Post-Higher Education Work visa who studied and currently live in a designated regional area
Visa duration: Up to 18 months
Hong Kong passport holders: up to 5 years
Further Information
For additional visa information not covered here, please refer to the Department of Home Affairs website:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485