Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)

Who it’s for

Recent graduates of Australian institutions.

Key requirements

• Recent eligible Australian qualification
• Age limit applies (generally 35 or under)
• English test
• Health insurance

Step by step

1. 1
   Apply within 6 months of completion

   Hold an eligible visa when you apply.

Document checklist

Start the application to track these, set due dates and attach files.

• Valid passport
  Bio page scan. Check it is valid for the whole planned stay (6+ months beyond travel is safest).
• Degree certificates and transcripts
  All post-secondary qualifications, with certified translations if not in English/French.
• Language test result
  An approved test for this visa, taken within the validity period (Canada: 2 years; Australia: 3 years).
• Health / travel insurance
  Coverage meeting the visa requirement for the whole stay.
• Police clearance certificates
  From every country where you lived 6+ months (12+ for Australia) since age 18.
• Government fees paid
  Keep the receipt. Check the current fee on the official site before paying.