Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) Guide

Everything international graduates need to know about the Temporary Graduate visa —
eligibility, work rights, how long it lasts, and how it can lead toward permanent residency in Australia.

What Is the Temporary Graduate Visa (485)?

The Subclass 485 visa allows international students who have recently graduated from an eligible Australian qualification to live, work, and study in Australia temporarily after completing their studies. It’s a key stepping stone for many graduates working toward permanent residency.

There are two main streams:

Because the 485 visa doesn’t award points directly toward permanent residency, how you use this period — study, work experience, regional living — matters. Our migration agents help clients build a strategy during their 485 visa that sets up a stronger future skilled visa application.

Not sure if you're eligible?

The Subclass 485 visa allows international students who have recently graduated from an eligible Australian qualification to live, work, and study in Australia temporarily after completing their studies. It’s a key stepping stone for many graduates working toward permanent residency.

There are two main streams:

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