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At a glance

Australia's Temporary Graduate visa lets many recent international graduates live, study, and work in Australia after completing eligible Australian study.

Type
Post-study temporary residence
Study fit
Recent graduates of Australian institutions
Core requirements
Recent Student visa, eligible qualification, age fit, and evidence
What to know
Temporary route that can support later skilled planning

Summary

Australia's Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) lets eligible recent international graduates live, study, and work in Australia after completing Australian study. Home Affairs describes it as a temporary visa for international students after finishing their studies.

This pathway is especially relevant for people already in Australia on a Student visa or recently finished with one. It can give time to gain Australian work experience and explore later skilled or employer-sponsored options.

Eligibility

Home Affairs lists core requirements including:

Streams and eligibility details can change, so recent graduates should check the official page closely before relying on this pathway.

What This Route Allows

The visa can provide temporary residence with work and study rights after graduation. It does not guarantee a later permanent pathway, but it may support a later skilled, employer-sponsored, or regional strategy.

What This Route Is Not

This is not for people who studied outside Australia. It also is not a permanent residence visa.

Next Steps

  1. Confirm your Australian qualification and course meet the stream rules.
  2. Check the timing from your Student visa and graduation date.
  3. Confirm the current age rule and whether any exception applies.
  4. Gather required evidence before lodging.

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