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This work visa is for students who have recently graduated with specified skills and qualifications.
The 485 visas usually have strict requirements in terms of application time and location. Applicants typically need to apply in Australia and within six months of their graduation.
However, for applicants impacted by the COVID-19 or travel restrictions, they will be able to apply for this visa outside Australia and within 12 months of their graduation. This concession policy was recently introduced by the Department of Home Affairs.
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with skills and qualifications that are relevant to specific occupations Australia needs. It lets you live, study and work in Australia temporarily.
Usually up to 18 months. Hong Kong passport holders may stay for 5 years.
From AUD1,650
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with a degree from an Australian institution. It lets you live, work and study in Australia, temporarily.
Usually between 2 and 4 years, depending on your qualification. Hong Kong passport holders may stay for 5 years.
From AUD1,650
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
This visa is for holders of a first Temporary Graduate visa in the post-study work stream who graduated with a degree from an Australian institution located in a regional area. It lets you live, work and study in Australia, temporarily.
Usually between 1 and 2 years depending on:
From AUD650
Graduate Work Stream: This stream is for international students who have recently graduated with a Vocational Education Training Certificate. This stream visa duration is 18 months. The applicants need to meet the below requirements:
Post-Study Work Stream: This stream is for international students who have recently graduated with a degree from an Australian higher education institution. This stream visa duration is 2 years to 4 years. The applicants need to meet the below requirements:
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with skills and qualifications that are relevant to specific occupations Australia needs. It lets you live, study and work in Australia temporarily.
Read MoreThis visa allows recent engineering graduates to live, work or study in Australia for up to 18 months. You must have completed a degree or higher qualification from a specified institution within the past 2 years, and be under 31 years of age.
Read MoreThis visa is for invited workers and New Zealand citizens with skills we need, to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.
Read MoreThis visa is for invited workers and New Zealand citizens with skills we need, to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.
Read MoreA visa for skilled people nominated by a state or territory government to live and work in regional Australia.
Read MoreThis visa is for people who have lived, worked and studied in designated regional area Australia on a previous, eligible visa.
Read MoreThis is a temporary visa. It is for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia.
Read MoreThis visa is for people who have lived and worked in specified areas of regional Australia on a previous, eligible visa.
Read MoreThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely. The visa has a travel component that expires 5 years after the date of visa grant.
Read MoreThis visa is for international students who have recently graduated with skills and qualifications that are relevant to specific occupations Australia needs. It lets you live, study and work in Australia temporarily.
Read MoreThis visa allows recent engineering graduates to live, work or study in Australia for up to 18 months. You must have completed a degree or higher qualification from a specified institution within the past 2 years, and be under 31 years of age.
Read MoreThis visa is for invited workers and New Zealand citizens with skills we need, to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.
Read MoreThis visa is for invited workers and New Zealand citizens with skills we need, to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.
Read MoreA visa for skilled people nominated by a state or territory government to live and work in regional Australia.
Read MoreThis visa is for people who have lived, worked and studied in designated regional area Australia on a previous, eligible visa.
Read MoreThis is a temporary visa. It is for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia.
Read MoreThis visa is for people who have lived and worked in specified areas of regional Australia on a previous, eligible visa.
Read MoreThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely. The visa has a travel component that expires 5 years after the date of visa grant.
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You can study or train for up to 3 months in total on this visa. But if your main reason for travelling to Australia is study, a student visa might be more appropriate.
Note: Applicants who are seeking to train at a childcare centre, study to be a doctor, dentist, nurse or paramedic or enter health care or hospital environments should apply for the Visitor (subclass 600) visa and complete the relevant health checks.
You will need a visa if you enter Australia during a cruise.
If your cruise is a round trip cruise, the time you spend on the cruise counts as time spent in Australia – that is, we do not consider you have left Australia. A round trip cruise will not reset your stay period on your visa.
Ask your cruise operator or travel agent if we consider your cruise to be a round trip cruise.
As a business visitor, you can:
You can’t:
If you want to do short-term work in Australia that isn’t a business visitor activity, consider applying for a temporary work visa.
This is a temporary visa. We grant it for 12 months. You can enter Australia any time your eVisitor is valid and stay for up to 3 months at a time.
The eVisitor is granted with multiple entry. You can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you want while it is valid.
The eVisitor starts on the date it is granted.
You can’t stay in Australia longer by extending this visa. You must apply for another visa.
If you want to have a further short stay or stay longer for a holiday you might be eligible for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream (apply in Australia).
If you want to stay longer for other reasons, you should be able to apply for a new visa that suits your circumstances.
We process 90% of applications in 10 months
Your application might take longer to process if:
We recommend you take out health insurance to cover any unforeseen medical treatment you might need in Australia. You are personally liable for all your healthcare costs while you are in Australia. Insurance can help limit your financial liability.
See what we consider adequate health insurance.
Learn more about health insurance for overseas visitors.
Some countries have a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Australia. Find out more from Services Australia about reciprocal healthcare agreements.
You can apply for an ETA if you hold a passport from:
You cannot apply with:
You must only intend to:
You must have enough money to:
For young adults who want an extended holiday and to work here to fund it.
Read MoreFor young adults who want an extended holiday and to work here to fund it.
Read MoreFor tourists, business visitors or to visit family for 3, 6 or 12 months.
Read MoreVisit Australia as often as you wish in a 12-month period. Stay up to 3 months each time you enter Australia.
Read MoreVisit Australia as often as you wish in a 12-month period. Stay up to 3 months each time you enter Australia.
Read MoreThis visa lets people be in Australia for up to 72 hours before they must leave Australia. Maritime Crew visa holders can use it to enter Australia by air to join a non-military ship. Some people are eligible to transit without a visa.
Read MoreThis temporary visa is for people to travel to or remain longer in Australia for medical treatment or to support someone needing medical treatment who holds or has applied for this visa. It is also for people who are donating an organ.
Read MoreIf you leave Australia after your travel validity expires, or it expires when you are outside Australia, you will not be able to return to Australia as a permanent resident. This visa allows you to return as a permanent resident.
Read MoreThis temporary visa allows you to visit, study, stay and work as long as you remain a New Zealand citizen. It is applied for when you arrive in Australia and submit your completed incoming passenger card with your New Zealand passport.
Read MoreFor young adults who want an extended holiday and to work here to fund it.
Read MoreFor young adults who want an extended holiday and to work here to fund it.
Read MoreFor tourists, business visitors or to visit family for 3, 6 or 12 months.
Read MoreVisit Australia as often as you wish in a 12-month period. Stay up to 3 months each time you enter Australia.
Read MoreVisit Australia as often as you wish in a 12-month period. Stay up to 3 months each time you enter Australia.
Read MoreThis visa lets people be in Australia for up to 72 hours before they must leave Australia. Maritime Crew visa holders can use it to enter Australia by air to join a non-military ship. Some people are eligible to transit without a visa.
Read MoreThis temporary visa is for people to travel to or remain longer in Australia for medical treatment or to support someone needing medical treatment who holds or has applied for this visa. It is also for people who are donating an organ.
Read MoreIf you leave Australia after your travel validity expires, or it expires when you are outside Australia, you will not be able to return to Australia as a permanent resident. This visa allows you to return as a permanent resident.
Read MoreThis temporary visa allows you to visit, study, stay and work as long as you remain a New Zealand citizen. It is applied for when you arrive in Australia and submit your completed incoming passenger card with your New Zealand passport.
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