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Reviewed 18 July 2026

Graduate Visas

Find subclass 485 guidance, transition planning notes, and official-source reminders.

Category overview

What this category covers

The Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) is for eligible international graduates after Australian study. Its vocational and higher-education streams have different qualification, occupation and evidence settings.

Age, timing after a Student visa, Australian study, English, health insurance and mandatory evidence are important. Applicants should identify the correct stream before lodging because the Department states that streams cannot be changed after application.

Topics to understand

Recent eligible Australian study
Correct vocational or higher-education stream
Age and eligible visa settings
English and health insurance
Evidence required when lodging

Detailed information

Available guides

Every guide is general information and links back to the applicable Home Affairs page.

Subclass 485

Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485

Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485 overview covering requirements, documents, application steps, fees, processing times, conditions and direct official source links.

7 min read · Reviewed 18 July 2026Read guide

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Primary information for this category

General information only. This page does not assess eligibility, recommend a visa or provide immigration or legal advice. Requirements may change; confirm the current position through the official links above.