The Post-Study Work Visa, officially known as the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485), allows eligible international students to live, work, and gain professional experience in Australia after completing their studies.
At Advice Education & Visa Services, we help students understand eligibility clearly, plan early, and avoid costly mistakes — with honest, regulation-based guidance.
WHAT IS THE POST-STUDY WORK VISA (485)?
The Subclass 485 visa is a temporary visa designed to help international graduates:
Gain Australian work experience
Develop industry-relevant skills
Improve career opportunities
Important:
This visa does NOT guarantee Permanent Residency (PR). It is a temporary work and experience visa.
STREAMS UNDER TEMPORARY GRADUATE VISA (SUBCLASS 485)
Australia currently offers three (3) official streams under the Post-Study Work visa.
Post-Study Work Stream
Who is this for?
Graduates of Australian higher education institutions who completed:
Bachelor Degree
Master Degree (Coursework or Research)
Doctoral Degree (PhD)
Length of stay (approximate):
Bachelor: 2–4 years
Master: 3–5 years
PhD: 4–6 years
Duration depends on:
Qualification level
Study location (regional or metropolitan)
Current Home Affairs policy
Graduate Work Stream
Who is this for?
Students who completed vocational or trade qualifications
Course must be closely related to an occupation on the skilled occupation list
Skills assessment is mandatory
Length of stay:
Up to 18–24 months
Common fields:
Commercial Cookery
Automotive
Engineering Trades
Community Services
Aged Care
- Health Care
Second Post-Study Work Stream
Who is this for?
Existing or former Post-Study Work stream visa holders
Graduates who studied, lived, and graduated in eligible regional areas
Available only to specific cohorts
Additional stay:
1–2 years (depending on qualification)
Important limitations:
Not available to new graduates
Cannot be applied for directly
Subject to frequent policy changes
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To apply for a Subclass 485 visa, applicants must generally:
✔️ Have completed an eligible Australian qualification
✔️ Apply within 6 months of course completion
✔️ Meet English language requirements
✔️ Hold valid health insurance
✔️ Maintain lawful visa status
✔️ Have a genuine and compliant student history
WHY PLAN POST-STUDY WORK WITH AEVS?
At Advice Education & Visa Services, we provide ethical, transparent, and policy-aligned guidance.
How We Help:
Eligibility assessment for all 485 streams
Course & institution planning before enrolment
Clear explanation of work rights & limitations
Honest advice — no PR shortcuts or false promises
Support from study stage to post-study transition
Smart visa outcomes start with correct planning — not last-minute applications.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
The Post-Study Work Visa is a temporary visa for gaining experience.
It is not a guaranteed pathway to Permanent Residency.
Visa rules change frequently and eligibility depends on individual circumstances.READY TO PLAN YOUR POST-STUDY FUTURE?
Speak with Advice Education & Visa Services before you enrol or graduate.
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Disclaimer:
Advice Education & Visa Services is not a registered migration agent. Australian visa and migration advice is provided exclusively by MARA-registered migration agents. Information on this website is general in nature and does not constitute migration advice.