Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)

This visa is for international students who have recently graduated in Australia. It lets you live, study and work in Australia temporarily.

For the Graduate Work Stream, the qualifications the applicant completed must be relevant to specific occupations Australia needs. The visa allows you to stay up to 18 months. Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders may stay for 5 years.

For the Post-Study Work Stream, a degree from an Australian institution is sufficient. The visa allows you to stay between 2 and 4 years, depending on your qualification. Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders may stay for 5 years.