Temporary Graduate visa
Allows international graduates to live and work in Australia after completing studies.
$5,750
Varies - consult processing time guide
Not Required
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Official Information
Processing Time
Varies - consult processing time guide
Visa Fee
$5,750
Minimum Points
Not Required
Age Requirement
Applicants must be 35 years of age or under when applying. An extended age limit of up to 50 years applies to applicants who have completed a Masters by Research or a Doctoral Degree, and to eligible Hong Kong or British National (Overseas) (BNO) passport holders.
English Language Requirement
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall |
| PTE Academic | 55 overall |
Effective 7 August 2025, applicants must meet the following minimum English test scores. These requirements apply equally to Hong Kong and British National (Overseas) (BNO) passport holders — see the Age Requirement above for the separate age exception that applies to that group.
1 July 2026 Pacific & Timor-Leste Concession
From 1 July 2026, a lower visa cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens.
Eligible passport countries
Federated States of Micronesia · Fiji · Kiribati · Nauru · Palau · Papua New Guinea · Republic of the Marshall Islands · Samoa · Solomon Islands · Timor-Leste · Tonga · Tuvalu · Vanuatu
Official Migration Guide (PDF)
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Requirements
- Completed eligible Australian degree (Bachelor, Masters, or Doctorate)
- Applied within 6 months of course completion
- 35 years of age or under when applying (extended to under 50 for Masters by Research/Doctoral Degree holders and eligible Hong Kong/BNO passport holders)
- English language requirement met
- Adequate health insurance (OSHC)
- Australian Federal Police character check
- Health examination requirements met
Application Steps
- 1Get confirmation of course completion from your education provider
- 2Check your age and qualifications meet requirements
- 3Arrange health examinations (may take time)
- 4Apply for Australian Federal Police character check (do this before visa application)
- 5Organise health insurance (OSHC)
- 6Lodge visa application online in ImmiAccount within 6 months of graduation
- 7Pay visa application charge (AUD 5,750 main applicant, lower cost for eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens from 1 July 2026)
- 8Provide all required documents and evidence
- 9Await visa decision