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Australia Temporary Graduate visa - Post-Higher Education Work stream (Subclass 485)

16 facts quoted from the official source

This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with a degree from an Australian institution. It allows you to live, work and study in Australia temporarily.

Route type
Work
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
8
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

8 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Age RequirementYou must be 35 years of age or under when you apply.
  • Be In Australia When You Apply For This VisaYou must be in Australia (but not in immigration clearance) when you apply for this visa.
  • Have A Recent Degree In A Cricos Registered CourseYou must have been awarded an eligible degree, regardless of your field of study, in the 6 months immediately before the day you apply for your visa.
  • Have Held A Student Visa In The Last 6 MonthsYou must have held a Student visa in the last 6 months.
  • Hold An Eligible VisaYou must hold an eligible visa.
  • Language requirementTo prove your English level meets the requirements, show us evidence that you are a citizen of and hold a valid passport from specified countries.
  • Provide Evidence You Have Applied For An Australian Federal Police Check When You ApplyYou must provide evidence that you applied for an Australian Federal Police (AFP) check.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health insuranceYou must have and maintain adequate health insurance for the duration of your stay in Australia.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryYou must be 35 years of age or under when you apply.
  • Official Rights TextYou can live, study and work in Australia temporarily after you have finished your studies. You must find your own employment while on this visa. You can include members of your family unit in your application when you apply.
  • Official source basisYou must be 35 years of age or under when you apply.
  • Official StreamThe official page identifies the Post-Higher Education Work stream.
  • Report summaryYou must be 35 years of age or under when you apply.
  • Visa SubclassThe official page identifies this route as subclass 485.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Official Cost TextFrom AUD5,750.00 (concessions apply in limited circumstances).checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Official Stay TextUsually between 2 and 3 years, depending on your qualification.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for the Subclass 485 to Australia?
The official source states: This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with a degree from an Australian institution. It allows you to live, work and study in Australia temporarily.
02Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: You must have and maintain adequate health insurance for the duration of your stay in Australia.

Every answer is quoted from the official immi.homeaffairs.gov.au page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 16 points against the official source; 16 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immi.homeaffairs.gov.auLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Australia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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