Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) — Timing
General information on the 485 visa available to eligible graduates after course completion. All timing, eligibility, and stream specifics are published by the Department of Home Affairs.
General information only — not migration advice.
This page describes the Temporary Graduate visa in general terms only. It does not contain specific duration, age, points, or stream details — those are subject to change and must be verified directly with the Department of Home Affairs. For advice on your specific circumstances, consult a MARA-registered migration agent or an Australian immigration lawyer.
What is the Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485) visa?
The Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) is a temporary visa available to eligible graduates after completing a course at a CRICOS-registered Australian institution. It gives graduates time to live and work in Australia while they transition toward a longer-term visa outcome.
The visa has multiple streams. Each stream has its own eligibility requirements, work rights, and permitted stay period. The specific timing rules — including how long after course completion a student can apply and how long the visa may be granted for — are set out on the Department of Home Affairs visa listing page and in the relevant legislation. Students in this situation generally consider checking those details directly, as timing rules are subject to change.
The detailed 485 hub on this site, including stream-by-stream information verified against official sources, is at /visas/485.
For timing, eligibility, and stream details
All stream-specific details — permitted stay durations, age requirements, course recency windows, and English requirements — are published on the Department of Home Affairs visa listing page. This is the authoritative source and the correct place to verify these details before applying.
View 485 visa details on DHARelated on this site
This page is intentionally light on specifics: the published timing and eligibility rules for Subclass 485 are detailed and subject to change. All specific details should be checked against the DHA visa listing page (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au) at the time of application. Not migration advice — consult a MARA-registered agent for your circumstances.