[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":81},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$frOFVzBkY_wFkjNdQgfyQxPXXt1tzDsZPYV_7ejzsQAw":3,"$fgGpcmMruo6TMQJxznk5nf1eKETMXqIT4gThpSNXjC4M":34},{"_id":4,"name":5,"subclass":6,"slug":7,"category":8,"type":9,"description":10,"officialUrl":11,"sections":12,"__v":33},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593ba","Temporary Graduate visa","485","temporary-graduate-485","Work","Temporary","A temporary visa that allows international students to live, study and work in Australia after completing their studies.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-graduate-485",[13,17,21,25,29],{"title":14,"content":15,"_id":16},"Overview","#### Stay\n\nUp to 18 months.\n\nHong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders may stay for 5 years.\n\n#### Cost\n\nFrom AUD4,600.00\n\nFrom 1 March 2026, a lower visa cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens who lodge a valid Temporary Graduate visa application. See [About this visa.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-graduate-485\u002Fpost-vocational-education-work#About)\n\n#### Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for your visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n#### With this visa, you can\n\n-   live, study and work in Australia temporarily\n-   bring your family members\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=485-33)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   be 35 years of age or under when you apply. \\*Exceptions apply\n-   be in Australia when you apply for this visa\n-   hold an eligible visa\n-   have held a Student visa in the last 6 months\n-   have an associate degree, diploma or trade qualification relevant to an occupation on the [skilled occupation list](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskill-occupation-list)\n-   have applied for a skills assessment in your nominated occupation on the [skilled occupation list](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskill-occupation-list)\n-   provide evidence of adequate health insurance for all applicants when you apply\n-   provide evidence you have applied for an Australian Federal Police check when you apply. See [character requirements for visas](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter)\n-   provide evidence of the required level of English with your application.\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593bb",{"title":18,"content":19,"_id":20},"About this visa","[With this visa, you can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Stay longer](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Include family](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n[Travel](#aboutVisa-index-8)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-9)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa, you can\n\n-   stay in Australia for 18 months\n-   travel, work or study in Australia during your stay.\n\nYou must find your own employment if we grant this visa.\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nThis is a temporary visa. You can stay in Australia for 18 months.\n\nHong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders may stay up to 5 years.\n\nYou can travel in and out of Australia while your visa is valid.\n\nThe visa starts on the date we grant your visa.\n\n## Stay longer\n\nWe cannot extend this visa.\n\nYou may be eligible for other skilled work visas. Use our visa finder to find out [options for work](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder\u002Fwork).\n\nCurrent and future Temporary Graduate visa holders from Hong Kong may have a pathway to permanent residency after 5 years.\n\n## Include family\n\nYou can include members of your family unit in your application when you apply, if they are in Australia. You can add your children to the application until we decide on your application. You cannot add any other member of the family unit to your application during that period.\n\nIf you want to add your family member to your visa after we have granted it, they can apply as a subsequent entrant. They can apply from in or outside Australia. Family members who apply for this visa must meet our health and character requirements.\n\nFor more details, see [when you have this visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-graduate-485\u002Fgraduate-work#When).\n\n## Cost\n\nThe visa costs from AUD4,600.00 for the main applicant.\n\nThere is also a charge for each family member who applies for the visa with you.\n\nSubsequent entrants, including children born offshore, must pay the full Visa Application Charge.\n\nYou might also have to pay other costs for:\n\n-   health checks\n-   police certificates\n\nTo work out what your visa will cost, use the [Visa Pricing Estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator?visa=485-33). The estimator does not take into account the other costs.\n\nThe Temporary Graduate visa is exempt from the .\n\n### Cost for eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste Temporary Graduate visa applicants\n\nFrom 1 March 2026, a lower visa cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens who lodge a valid Temporary Graduate visa application.\n\nWe will charge eligible applicants the lower visa application cost during the application process in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin). We will recognise eligible applicants by the valid passport from the specified countries used in the application when they apply.\n\nFamily members are also eligible for the lower visa cost. We base this on the passport of the primary applicant (or visa holder who satisfies the primary visa criteria).\n\nThe primary applicant must hold a valid passport issued by one of the following countries:\n\n-   Federated States of Micronesia\n-   Fiji\n-   Kiribati\n-   Nauru\n-   Palau\n-   Papua New Guinea\n-   Republic of the Marshall Islands\n-   Samoa\n-   Solomon Islands\n-   Timor-Leste\n-   Tonga\n-   Tuvalu\n-   Vanuatu\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou can be in Australia (but not in immigration clearance) when you apply for this visa. \n\nSubsequent entrants can be in or outside Australia when they apply.\n\nAll applicants can be in or outside Australia at the time of decision.\n\n## Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for your visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nYour application can take longer to process if:\n\n-   you do not fill it in correctly\n-   we need more information from you\n-   it takes us time to verify your information.\n\nWe cannot process your application if you do not pay the correct Visa Application Charge. We will notify you if this is the case and if necessary return your application.\n\n## Your obligations\n\nYou and your family must meet all visa conditions and follow Australian laws.\n\nLearn more about [conditions for this visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=485-33).\n\n## Travel\n\nYou can travel outside Australia and return as many times as you want while your visa is valid.\n\nThe time you spend outside Australia does not extend your visa.\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593bc",{"title":22,"content":23,"_id":24},"Eligibility","## Be this age\n\nYou must be 35 years of age or under when you apply. \n\nYou can be under 50 years of age when you apply if you hold a Hong Kong or British National Overseas passport.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have this visa\n\nYou must be in Australia (but not in immigration clearance) when you apply for this visa.\n\nSubsequent entrants can be in or outside Australia when they apply.\n\nWe will process your visa application if:\n\n-   you are in Australia and hold an eligible Student visa (not one supported by the Minister for Defence or the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade)\n-   you held a Student visa within the past 6 months and now hold a [Bridging Visa A](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-a-010) or [Bridging Visa B](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-b-020) granted based on a valid visa application\n-   you held a Student visa within the past 6 months and now hold a substantive visa.\n\nTo be eligible for this visa you must have completed your course within 6 months of applying.\n\nIf you previously held a subclass 485 or 476 visa as a primary applicant, you cannot be granted this visa as a primary applicant again. If you held one of these visas as a secondary applicant, you may be eligible to apply as a primary applicant.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the Temporary Graduate visa study requirement\n\nYou must have been awarded at least one associate degree, diploma or trade qualification in the 6 months immediately before the day you apply for your visa and meet the [Temporary Graduate visa study requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-graduate-485\u002Fmeeting-the-temporary-graduate-visa-subclass-485-study-requirement).\n\nYou can use more than one course to meet the 2 academic year component of the Temporary Graduate visa study requirement. Each course you use must be closely related to your nominated occupation.\n\nOn 25 November 2023, online study requirements returned to their pre-COVID state. Online study undertaken during the COVID concession period (1 February 2020 to 25 November 2023) will continue to count towards the Temporary Graduate visa study requirement.\n\nFor more information about eligible study see the Temporary Graduate visa study requirement.\n\nThe Department does not undertake pre-lodgement assessments of the Temporary Graduate visa study requirement or any other visa criteria. Once you make a valid application, a delegate will make an assessment based on the information available to them.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have skills and qualifications that Australia needs\n\nYou will need to:\n\n-   nominate an occupation on the [Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskill-occupation-list) (MLTSSL)\n-   hold an associate degree, diploma or trade qualification closely related to that occupation\n-   be assessed by a relevant assessing authority as having skills suitable for your nominated occupation.\n\nYour application must include your nominated occupation. You cannot change your occupation after lodgement. Your qualification must be closely related to that occupation.\n\nYour skills must be assessed by a relevant assessing authority as suitable for the nominated [occupation](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fskilled-migration-program\u002Fvisa-options\u002Flegislative-instruments).\n\n**Note:** Assessing authorities may require a higher level of study than what is required for the Post-Vocational Education Work (PVEW) stream. Ensure that your skills and qualifications match the requirements of your nominated occupation, as set by the relevant assessing authority.\n\nYou must provide your valid skills assessment with your application. If you do not have a skills assessment, you must provide evidence that you have applied for one.\n\nSkills assessments are valid for a maximum of 3 years, unless a shorter date is specified on the assessment.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have this passport or this level of English language\n\nTo prove your English level meets the requirements, show us evidence that you are a citizen of and hold a valid passport from one of the following countries:\n\n-   The United Kingdom\n-   The United States of America\n-   Canada\n-   New Zealand\n-   The Republic of Ireland.\n\nIn the 12 months immediately before the day you apply for your visa, you must have scored one of the specified results below.\n\nFor tests taken on or after 7 August 2025, note the following changes:\n\n-   OET does not currently provide [overall test results](https:\u002F\u002Foet.com\u002Ftest\u002Ftest-overview\u002Fresults-and-scoring) on test score reports. Contact OET to obtain your overall score and include the required information in your application.\n-   The department accepts IELTS test results that include One Skill Retake (OSR) for a Temporary Graduate visa. Any OSR must be completed prior to lodging your application.\n-   The department accepts MET test results that include Single Section Retake (SSR) for a Temporary Graduate visa. Any SSR must be completed prior to lodging your application.\n\nFor further information, see [English Language visa requirements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language).\n\n**Acceptable minimum scores – Test taken on or after 7 August 2025**\n\n**Test Sub-skill**\n\n**C1 Advanced**\n\n**[CELPIP General](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.celpip.ca\u002Fcelpip-general\u002F)**\n\n**[IELTS Academic](https:\u002F\u002Fielts.org\u002Ftake-a-test\u002Ftest-types\u002Fielts-academic-test)**\n\n**[IELTS General Training](https:\u002F\u002Fielts.org\u002Ftake-a-test\u002Ftest-types\u002Fielts-general-training-test)**\n\n**[LANGUAGECERT Academic](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.languagecert.org\u002Fen\u002Flanguage-exams\u002Fenglish\u002Flanguagecert-academic\u002Facademic)**\n\n**[MET](https:\u002F\u002Fmichiganassessment.org\u002Fmichigan-tests\u002Fmet-new\u002F)**\n\n**[OET\\*](https:\u002F\u002Foet.com\u002F)**\n\n**[PTE Academic](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pearsonpte.com\u002Fpte-academic)**\n\n**[TOEFL iBT](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ets.org\u002Ftoefl.html)**\n\nOverall\n\nNot accepted\n\n8\n\n6.5\n\n6.5\n\n67\n\n58\n\n1310\n\n55\n\n81\n\nListening\n\nNot accepted\n\n6\n\n5.5\n\n5.5\n\n49\n\n53\n\n260\n\n40\n\n12\n\nReading\n\nNot accepted\n\n6\n\n5.5\n\n5.5\n\n54\n\n51\n\n280\n\n42\n\n12\n\nWriting\n\nNot accepted\n\n6\n\n5.5\n\n5.5\n\n56\n\n51\n\n260\n\n41\n\n14\n\nSpeaking\n\nNot accepted\n\n6\n\n5.5\n\n5.5\n\n62\n\n43\n\n310\n\n39\n\n17\n\n**Acceptable minimum scores – Test taken on or before 6 August 2025**\n\n**Test Sub-skill**\n\n**CAE \u002F C1 Advanced**\n\n**IELTS**\n\n**OET**\n\n**PTE Academic**\n\n**TOEFL iBT**\n\nOverall\n\n176\n\n6.5\n\nB\n\n57\n\n83\n\nListening\n\n162\n\n5.5\n\nB\n\n43\n\n7\n\nReading\n\n162\n\n5.5\n\nB\n\n48\n\n8\n\nWriting\n\n162\n\n5.5\n\nB\n\n51\n\n18\n\nSpeaking\n\n162\n\n5.5\n\nB\n\n42\n\n16\n\nHolders of British National (BNO) or Hong Kong passports must have scored one of the following in the 12 months immediately before the day they apply for their visa:\n\n**Acceptable minimum scores – Test taken on or after 7 August 2025 – Holders of British National (BNO) or Hong Kong passports**\n\n**Test Sub-skill**\n\n**C1 Advanced**\n\n**[CELPIP General](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.celpip.ca\u002Fcelpip-general\u002F)**\n\n**[IELTS Academic](https:\u002F\u002Fielts.org\u002Ftake-a-test\u002Ftest-types\u002Fielts-academic-test)**\n\n**[IELTS General Training](https:\u002F\u002Fielts.org\u002Ftake-a-test\u002Ftest-types\u002Fielts-general-training-test)**\n\n**[LANGUAGECERT Academic](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.languagecert.org\u002Fen\u002Flanguage-exams\u002Fenglish\u002Flanguagecert-academic\u002Facademic)**\n\n**[MET](https:\u002F\u002Fmichiganassessment.org\u002Fmichigan-tests\u002Fmet-new\u002F)**\n\n**[OET\\*](https:\u002F\u002Foet.com\u002F)**\n\n**[PTE Academic](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pearsonpte.com\u002Fpte-academic)**\n\n**[TOEFL iBT](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ets.org\u002Ftoefl.html)**\n\nOverall\n\nNot accepted\n\n7\n\n6\n\n6\n\n61\n\n53\n\n1210\n\n47\n\n67\n\nListening\n\nNot accepted\n\n5\n\n5\n\n5\n\n41\n\n49\n\n220\n\n33\n\n8\n\nReading\n\nNot accepted\n\n5\n\n5\n\n5\n\n44\n\n47\n\n240\n\n36\n\n8\n\nWriting\n\nNot accepted\n\n5\n\n5\n\n5\n\n45\n\n45\n\n200\n\n29\n\n9\n\nSpeaking\n\nNot accepted\n\n5\n\n5\n\n5\n\n54\n\n38\n\n270\n\n24\n\n14\n\n**Acceptable minimum scores – Test taken on or before 6 August 2025 - Holders of British National (BNO) or Hong Kong passports**\n\n**Test Sub-skill**\n\n**CAE \u002F C1 Advanced**\n\n**IELTS**\n\n**OET**\n\n**PTE Academic**\n\n**TOEFL iBT**\n\nOverall\n\n169\n\n6\n\nB\n\n50\n\n64\n\nListening\n\n154\n\n5\n\nB\n\n36\n\n4\n\nReading\n\n154\n\n5\n\nB\n\n36\n\n4\n\nWriting\n\n154\n\n5\n\nB\n\n36\n\n14\n\nSpeaking\n\n154\n\n5\n\nB\n\n36\n\n14\n\n* * *\n\n## Have adequate health insurance\n\nYou and your family members must have and maintain adequate health insurance for the duration of your stay in Australia. See what we consider [adequate health insurance](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fadequate-health-insurance).\n\n### Reciprocal healthcare agreements\n\nSome countries have a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Australia. Find out more from Services Australia about [reciprocal healthcare agreements](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Frhca-medical-care-visitors-australia).\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our health requirement\n\nYou and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our character requirement\n\nYou and family members aged 16 years and over who apply for the visa must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter). \n\n* * *\n\n## Sign the Australian values statement\n\nIf you are 18 years of age or older, you must:\n\n-   have read, or had explained to you, the [Life in Australia booklet](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values) and\n-   sign an [Australian Values Statement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values) that confirms you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have no debt to the Australian government\n\nIf you or any family members owe the Australian Government money, you or they must have paid it back or arranged to pay it back.\n\n* * *\n\n## Not had a visa cancelled or an application refused\n\nWe will consider your immigration history when we make a decision on your application, which means you might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused.\n\nIn some circumstances you may still apply for a permanent visa if you have had a visa cancelled or an application refused see [Limitations on applications in Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1026i.pdf).\n\nIf applying for a visa from outside Australia see [Can you go to Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fentering-australia\u002Fcan-i-go-to-australia\u002Fre-entry-ban).\n\nIf you need immigration assistance, see [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593bd",{"title":26,"content":27,"_id":28},"How to apply","Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\nBegin these steps as soon as possible after your education provider has confirmed you have successfully completed your course.\n\n#### Make sure you have a passport\n\nYou need a valid passport for this visa.\n\nIf you plan to get a new passport, do so before applying for your visa.\n\n#### Check your visa conditions\n\nIf you have a current visa with a 'No further stay' condition 8534 or 8503 on your current visa, you can’t apply for this visa online. Please submit an [ImmiAccount technical support form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fimmiaccount-technical-support-form). \n\nTo see your conditions see [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F).\n\n#### Organise health exams\n\nYou may need health examinations.\n\nFind out the [examinations you need](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fwhat-health-examinations-you-need) and how to arrange them. Arranging examinations before you apply may lead to a faster decision.\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner)\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to [receive documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents) on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\n\n#### Arrange a skills assessment\n\nA relevant assessing authority must assess your skills as being suitable for your [nominated occupation](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskill-occupation-list).\n\nEach authority assesses the skills against their individual professional standards.\n\n#### Contact the relevant authority to find the requirements for your occupation\n\nThe relevant authority for your occupation can be found in the list of [eligible skilled occupations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskill-occupation-list).\n\n#### Organise your skills assessment with the relevant authority\n\nYou must provide your valid skills assessment with your application. If you don’t have a skills assessment, you must provide evidence that you have applied for one.\n\nSkills assessments are valid for a maximum of 3 years, unless a shorter date is specified on the assessment.\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nProvide proof of your study, qualifications, skills assessment, identity and relationships. You will also need to provide documents for your family members.\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens [if you can't prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Identity documents\n\nProvide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name.\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names you have been known by.\n\n#### Study documents\n\nThe documents you need for your application are listed under ‘Evidence to attach to your application’ on Meeting the [Temporary Graduate visa study requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-graduate-485\u002Fmeeting-the-temporary-graduate-visa-subclass-485-study-requirement).\n\n#### English language requirement documents\n\nTo prove your English level meets the requirements, show us evidence that you are a citizen of and hold a valid passport from one of the following countries:\n\n-   The United Kingdom\n-   The United States of America\n-   Canada\n-   New Zealand\n-   The Republic of Ireland.\n\nIn the 12 months immediately before the day you apply for your visa, you must have scored one of the specified results below.\n\nFor tests taken on or after 7 August 2025, note the following changes:\n\n-   OET does not currently provide [overall test results](https:\u002F\u002Foet.com\u002Ftest\u002Ftest-overview\u002Fresults-and-scoring) on test score reports. Contact OET to obtain your overall score and include the required information in your application.\n-   The department accepts IELTS test results that include One Skill Retake (OSR) for a Temporary Graduate visa. Any OSR must be completed prior to lodging your application.\n-   The department accepts MET test results that include Single Section Retake (SSR) for a Temporary Graduate visa. Any SSR must be completed prior to lodging your application.\n\nFor further information, see [English Language visa requirements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language).\n\n **Acceptable minimum scores – Test taken on or after 7 August 2025**\n\n**Test Sub-skill**\n\n**C1 Advanced**\n\n**CELPIP General**\n\n**[IELTS Academic](https:\u002F\u002Fielts.org\u002Ftake-a-test\u002Ftest-types\u002Fielts-academic-test)**\n\n**[IELTS General Training](https:\u002F\u002Fielts.org\u002Ftake-a-test\u002Ftest-types\u002Fielts-general-training-test)**\n\n**[LANGUAGECERT Academic](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.languagecert.org\u002Fen\u002Flanguage-exams\u002Fenglish\u002Flanguagecert-academic\u002Facademic)**\n\n**[MET](https:\u002F\u002Fmichiganassessment.org\u002Fmichigan-tests\u002Fmet-new\u002F)**\n\n**[OET\\*](https:\u002F\u002Foet.com\u002F)**\n\n**[PTE Academic](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pearsonpte.com\u002Fpte-academic)**\n\n**[TOEFL iBT](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ets.org\u002Ftoefl.html)**\n\nOverall\n\nNot accepted\n\n8\n\n6.5\n\n6.5\n\n67\n\n58\n\n1310\n\n55\n\n81\n\nListening\n\nNot accepted\n\n6\n\n5.5\n\n5.5\n\n49\n\n53\n\n260\n\n40\n\n12\n\nReading\n\nNot accepted\n\n6\n\n5.5\n\n5.5\n\n54\n\n51\n\n280\n\n42\n\n12\n\nWriting\n\nNot accepted\n\n6\n\n5.5\n\n5.5\n\n56\n\n51\n\n260\n\n41\n\n14\n\nSpeaking\n\nNot accepted\n\n6\n\n5.5\n\n5.5\n\n62\n\n43\n\n310\n\n39\n\n17\n\n**Acceptable minimum scores – Test taken on or before 6 August 2025**\n\n**Test Sub-skill**\n\n**CAE \u002F C1 Advanced**\n\n**IELTS**\n\n**OET**\n\n**PTE Academic**\n\n**TOEFL iBT**\n\nOverall\n\n176\n\n6.5\n\nB\n\n57\n\n83\n\nListening\n\n162\n\n5.5\n\nB\n\n43\n\n7\n\nReading\n\n162\n\n5.5\n\nB\n\n48\n\n8\n\nWriting\n\n162\n\n5.5\n\nB\n\n51\n\n18\n\nSpeaking\n\n162\n\n5.5\n\nB\n\n42\n\n16\n\nHolders of British National (BNO) or Hong Kong passports must have scored one of the following in the 12 months immediately before the day they apply for their visa:\n\n**Acceptable minimum scores – Test taken on or after 7 August 2025 – Holders of British National (BNO) or Hong Kong passports**\n\n**Test Sub-skill**\n\n**C1 Advanced**\n\n**[CELPIP General](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.celpip.ca\u002Fcelpip-general\u002F)**\n\n**[IELTS Academic](https:\u002F\u002Fielts.org\u002Ftake-a-test\u002Ftest-types\u002Fielts-academic-test)**\n\n**[IELTS General Training](https:\u002F\u002Fielts.org\u002Ftake-a-test\u002Ftest-types\u002Fielts-general-training-test)**\n\n**[LANGUAGECERT Academic](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.languagecert.org\u002Fen\u002Flanguage-exams\u002Fenglish\u002Flanguagecert-academic\u002Facademic)**\n\n**[MET](https:\u002F\u002Fmichiganassessment.org\u002Fmichigan-tests\u002Fmet-new\u002F)**\n\n**[OET\\*](https:\u002F\u002Foet.com\u002F)**\n\n**[PTE Academic](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pearsonpte.com\u002Fpte-academic)**\n\n**[TOEFL iBT](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ets.org\u002Ftoefl.html)**\n\nOverall\n\nNot accepted\n\n7\n\n6\n\n6\n\n61\n\n53\n\n1210\n\n47\n\n67\n\nListening\n\nNot accepted\n\n5\n\n5\n\n5\n\n41\n\n49\n\n220\n\n33\n\n8\n\nReading\n\nNot accepted\n\n5\n\n5\n\n5\n\n44\n\n47\n\n240\n\n36\n\n8\n\nWriting\n\nNot accepted\n\n5\n\n5\n\n5\n\n45\n\n45\n\n200\n\n29\n\n9\n\nSpeaking\n\nNot accepted\n\n5\n\n5\n\n5\n\n54\n\n38\n\n270\n\n24\n\n14\n\n**Acceptable minimum scores – Test taken on or before 6 August 2025 - Holders of British National (BNO) or Hong Kong passports**\n\n**Test Sub-skill**\n\n**CAE \u002F C1 Advanced**\n\n**IELTS**\n\n**OET**\n\n**PTE Academic**\n\n**TOEFL iBT**\n\nOverall\n\n169\n\n6\n\nB\n\n50\n\n64\n\nListening\n\n154\n\n5\n\nB\n\n36\n\n4\n\nReading\n\n154\n\n5\n\nB\n\n36\n\n4\n\nWriting\n\n154\n\n5\n\nB\n\n36\n\n14\n\nSpeaking\n\n154\n\n5\n\nB\n\n36\n\n14\n\n#### Skills assessment documents\n\nProvide evidence that the relevant assessment authority has assessed your skills as suitable for your nominated occupation.\n\nAssessing authorities may require a higher level of study than what is required for the Post-Vocational Education Work (PVEW) stream. Ensure that your skills and qualifications match the requirements of your nominated occupation, as set by the relevant assessing authority.\n\nIf you have not received your skills assessment yet, you must provide evidence that you have applied to the relevant assessment authority to have your skills assessed.\n\nYou must attach the completed assessment in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin) .\n\n#### Health insurance documents\n\nYou must prove that you have adequate health insurance in Australia. Provide:\n\n-   a signed letter from your health insurance provider(s)\n-   a Medicare card or proof of your enrolment with Medicare\n-   evidence of health insurance.\n\n#### Character documents\n\nYou and any other applicants aged 16 years or over must provide evidence that you applied for an Australian Federal Police (AFP) check within the 12 month period ending the day before you submit your visa application.\n\nThis means:\n\n-   you must not apply for the AFP check on the same day as your visa application\n-   you must apply for the AFP check no earlier than 12 months before and no later than the day before your visa application date.\n\nWe only accept complete disclosure National Police Certificates (Immigration\u002FCitizenship – Australia Name Check Only) issued by the [Australian Federal Police](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.afp.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fservices\u002Fcriminal-records\u002Fnational-police-checks).\n\nWe do not accept:\n\n-   standard disclosure certificates\n-   national police certificates issued by Australian state or territory police, or\n-   certificates from any other organisation.\n\nNote: the AFP National Police Checks system may take up to 24 hours to generate a receipt following submission. The AFP application submission confirmation page can be saved and used as evidence of the date you applied for the AFP check.\n\nYou must complete and provide:\n\n-   [Form 80 Personal particulars for character assessment (596KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F80.pdf)\n-   [Form 1221 Additional personal particulars information (331KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1221.pdf)\n\nIf requested, you may also need to provide:\n\n-   an overseas police certificate from each country you have lived in for a total of 12 months or more in the last 10 years since turning 16, including your home country\n-   military service records or discharge papers if you served in the armed forces of any country\n\nFor more information, see [character requirements for visas](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Partner documents\n\nProvide your 's:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   character documents\n-   documents about other family members, if applicable.\n\nIf you are married, provide your marriage certificate or other evidence that your marriage is valid in Australia.\n\nIf you are a partner, provide proof of your de facto relationship.\n\n**Additional proof of a de facto relationships**\n\nIn addition to documents proving your relationship, provide evidence that:\n\n-   you have been in your relationship for at least 12 months before you applied for this visa, or\n-   if applicable, provide evidence that your relationship is registered by a participating Australian state or territory.\n\n#### Dependants under 18 documents\n\nFor every dependant 18 years old or younger who is applying with you, provide:\n\n-   copies of birth certificates or the family book showing the names of both parents of all your dependent children\n-   copies of the adoption paper, if applicable. \n\n#### Parental responsibility documents\n\nYou must get consent for any applicant under 18 years of age to migrate to Australia from anyone who:\n\n-   has a legal right to decide where the child lives and\n-   is not coming to Australia with the child.\n\nThey must complete either:\n\n-   [Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf)\n-   a statutory declaration giving their consent for the child to visit Australia on this visa.\n\nAlternatively, you can show us:\n\n-   an Australian court order that allows your child to migrate to Australia, or\n-   that the laws of your home country allow them to migrate.\n\nInclude:\n\n-   an identity document that shows the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a passport or driver’s licence\n-   adoption papers or other court documents if applicable.\n\n#### Dependants over 18 documents\n\nTo include your child who is over 18 in your visa application, they must be:\n\n-   over 18 years of age but not yet turned 23, and dependent on you or your partner, or\n-   over 23 years of age and unable to earn a living to support themselves due to physical or cognitive limitations and dependent on you or your partner.\n\nIf your child is likely to turn 23 while your application is being processed, you will need to provide evidence they are dependent on you due to disability.\n\nProvide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   documents about their other relationships, if applicable\n-   character documents.\n\nYou must also provide proof the child is dependent on you.\n\n-   proof of your relationship with the dependant such as a birth certificate or adoption papers\n-   a completed [Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over (307KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47a.pdf)\n-   proof of financial dependency such as bank statements, money transfers and rent receipts\n-   if the child is aged 23 or is likely to turn 23 while your application is being processed, you must also provide a report from a qualified medical practitioner that states they are dependent on you or your partner due to the total or partial loss of their bodily or mental functions.\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original and translated documents in your application. \n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating.\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\nNote: You do not need to have any documents certified.\n\n#### Scan or photograph\n\nScan or photograph all documents (English and non-English) in colour.\n\nThe scans and photos must be clear.\n\nIf a document is more than one page, save it all as one file.\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nYou must apply for this visa online.\n\nIf you are having problems lodging your application, see [common issues and error messages](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fcommon-issues-and-error-messages).\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens [if you can't prove your identity or don't provide true information.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information)\n\n#### Apply online\n\n1.  Create an account or log in to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline)\n2.  [Attach documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline#content-index-2)\n3.  Have family applications processed together. Each family member must still have their Visa Application Charge paid and documents attached to their application\n4.  [Pay the Visa Application Charge](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fhow-to-pay). We will not process your application until you pay the charge.\n\nWhen you submit your application you must pay for you and your family members or your application will not be valid. \n\nNote:\n\n-   Choose visa stream carefully - it is not possible to make changes after you apply.\n-   A valid application must be made within the eligibility timeframe. Late applications cannot be accepted.\n-   Applications are received Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) (or Australian Eastern daylight standard time (AEDST) when applicable).\n\nWhen you submit your application you must attach the following information:\n\n-   evidence of successful course completion\n-   evidence of the required level of English\n-   evidence all applicants over the age of 16 years have applied for an Australian Federal Police check. See [character requirements for visas](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter)\n-   evidence of adequate health insurance for all applicants\n-   evidence you have applied for a skills assessment in your nominated occupation on the [skilled occupation list](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskill-occupation-list).\n\nIf you have a technical problem with your ImmiAccount or online application see [how to resolve error messages when submitting online](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fcommon-issues-and-error-messages). \n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nWe will let you know when we have received your application and documents. See what you can and must do after you apply.\n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe cannot give status updates while your application is within standard processing timeframes.\n\nFor any information requests, check [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline) .\n\n#### Travel after you apply\n\nYou can be in or outside Australia (but not in immigration clearance) when we decide on your visa application.\n\n#### Health exams\n\nFind out the [examinations you need](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fwhat-health-examinations-you-need) and how you can arrange them. Arranging examinations before you apply may lead to a faster decision.\n\n#### Attach more information\n\nYou can attach further supporting documents in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\nYou should provide any requested information within the specified timeframe. We can make a decision on your application once the timeframe has passed.\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nMake sure you stay lawful by holding a valid visa while we process your application.\n\nWhen you applied for this visa, you were granted a bridging visa. If your current visa expires before we decide on your application, your bridging visa will allow you to stay lawfully in Australia while we process your application.\n\nDo not cancel your current visa. If you do, you will be staying in Australia unlawfully.\n\nLearn more about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Add family\n\nYou may be able to add your dependent child to your application for this visa before we make a decision.\n\nYou will need to:\n\n-   complete [Form 1436 Adding an additional applicant after lodgement (481KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1436.pdf) with a clear statement to add the child to your 485 application\n-   attach all supporting documents including the child's passport, birth certificate and documents to prove your relationship and custody.\n\nYour family can also apply to join you in Australia as a after the visa is granted. See [when you have this visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-graduate-485\u002Fgraduate-work#When).\n\nNewborn children\n\nIf your child is born after you apply but before we make a decision on your visa, then your child is considered to have made the same visa application as you.\n\nYou must tell us as soon as possible and give us:\n\n-   a copy of the child's birth certificate\n-   a completed [Form 1022 Notification of changes in circumstances (172KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1022.pdf) \n-   copies of all supporting documents including the child's passport if available.\n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nLet us know as soon as you can.\n\nComplete [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf)\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview).\n\nFor more information see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about include:\n\n-   changes to the your phone number, email, address or passport\n-   changes to the your relationship status\n-   the birth of a child\n-   you want to withdraw your application.\n\nSee how to tell us if [your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nYou can be in or outside Australia (but not in ) when we decide on your visa application.\n\nIf you are a subsequent entrant (family member), you can be in or outside Australia when we decide on your visa application.\n\n#### If your visa application is approved\n\nIf we grant your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   your visa grant date\n-   your visa conditions.\n\nKeep a copy of the email with you when in Australia.\n\n#### If your visa application is refused\n\nIf we refuse your visa we will let you know by email. We will tell you why we refused and whether you have a right to a review of the decision.\n\nWe will not refund the Visa Application Charge if we refuse your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593be",{"title":30,"content":31,"_id":32},"When you have this visa","[Now you have your visa](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[Coming to Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-2)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-3)\n\n* * *\n\n## Now you have your visa\n\nNow that you have your Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) Post-Vocational Education Work visa, you may want to consider withdrawing any other undecided visa applications you have lodged with us. Failure to withdraw any undecided applications may result in you being granted a different visa.\n\nTo withdraw any other visa application, you must advise us in writing. More information is available at [You want to withdraw an application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fwithdraw-visa-application).\n\n## Coming to Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have:\n\n-   a valid visa to enter Australia\n-   a valid passport or other travel document.\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Completing an Incoming Passenger Card\n\nAll people arriving Australia must complete the [Incoming Passenger Card](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fcrossing-the-border\u002Fat-the-border\u002Fincoming-passenger-card-\\(ipc\\)). You will given this card onboard.\n\n#### Leaving the airport faster\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n## In Australia\n\n### What you can do when you have this visa\n\nYou can travel, work or study in Australia during your stay.\n\nYou must find your own employment while on this visa.\n\n### What you must do on this visa\n\nYou and your family members must obey all Australian laws.\n\nSee your conditions in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F) or your visa grant letter.\n\n### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, email, address or passport\n-   changes to your relationship status\n-   the birth of a child.\n\nSee how to tell us if there is a [change in your situation](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n### See how long you can stay\n\nThis is a temporary visa. You can usually stay in Australia for 18 months.\n\nThe visa starts on the date we grant your visa.\n\nTo see when you must leave, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F).\n\n### Staying longer\n\nYou can't stay in Australia longer by extending this visa.\n\nYou might be eligible for other skilled work visas. Use our visa finder to find out [options for work](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder\u002Fwork).\n\n### Travelling on your visa\n\nThis visa is granted with multiple entries. You can travel outside Australia and return as many times as you want while your visa is valid.\n\nTime spent outside Australia does not extend your visa.\n\nSee your conditions in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F).\n\n### Proving you have a visa\n\nTo prove you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F).\n\nTo get proof of your travel in and out of Australia [request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records).\n\n### Working\n\nTo see your conditions for work, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F).\n\nYou are protected by Australian workplace law. See your [workplace rights and entitlements](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Fhow-we-will-help\u002Ftemplates-and-guides\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Frights-and-obligations\u002Fvisa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements).\n\n### Bringing family\n\nMembers of the family unit can also apply to join you in Australia as a subsequent entrant after we grant your visa. They can be in or outside Australia when they apply (but not in immigration clearance). Family members applying for this visa as subsequent entrants must [apply online in ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline). For more information see [step by step](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-graduate-485\u002Fgraduate-work#HowTo).\n\nVisa holders must arrive in Australia by their Initial Entry Date.\n\n#### Newborn children\n\nFind out what to do if [your child is born after you apply or when you hold your visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby).\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave \n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have a valid passport or other travel document to leave Australia.\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Leaving the airport faster\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n### After you leave\n\n#### Getting your superannuation\n\nYou are likely to have some money in a superannuation fund if you worked in Australia and you are paid AUD450 or more before tax in a month.\n\n-   aged 18 years or older\n-   paid AUD450 or more before tax in a month.\n\nSee how to [access your super](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fleaving-australia).\n\n#### Proving you have been to Australia\n\nTo get proof of your travel in and out of Australia [request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593bf",0,[35,56,66,74],{"name":36,"slug":37,"city":38,"state":39,"services":40,"phone":52,"website":53,"stateSlug":54,"citySlug":55},"Australian Immigration Law Services","australian-immigration-law-services","Sydney","NSW",[41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,7,50,51],"skilled-nominated-190","skilled-independent-189","skilled-work-regional-491","permanent-residence-skilled-regional-191","skilled-employer-sponsored-regional-494","skills-in-demand-482","employer-nomination-scheme-186","partner-820-801","student-500","global-talent-858","visitor-600","61280542537","https:\u002F\u002Faustraliavisa.com","new-south-wales","sydney",{"name":57,"slug":58,"city":59,"state":60,"services":61,"phone":62,"website":63,"stateSlug":64,"citySlug":65},"Immagine Australia Immigration Pty. 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