Graduate Visas

The Temporary Graduate visa allows international students who have recently completed a qualification at an Australian institution to remain in the country to live, work, and gain local experience

Who is this visa for?

Recent graduates of an Australian institution who held a student visa
Applicants within the relevant age limit and applying within the required timeframe after course completion
Graduates seeking to build local work experience as a stepping stone toward other visa pathways

Key requirements

Australian study requirement

A minimum period of study completed in Australia

Recent graduation

Applications generally must be made within a set window after finishing your course

English language proficiency

Evidence from an approved test, within its required validity period

Relevant stream

The stream you apply for depends on your qualification level (vocational, degree, or postgraduate) and, in some cases, whether you studied in a regional area

Health and character requirements

What this visa allows

Full work rights while the visa is held
Living, working, and studying temporarily in Australia
Bringing eligible family members
A potential stepping stone toward employer sponsored or skilled migration pathways

Why work with us?

Eligibility rules, English test requirements, and application timing have tightened in recent years, and small timing errors can make an application invalid. We help you:

Confirm your eligible stream and visa duration
Time your application correctly around course completion and test validity
Prepare a complete, decision-ready application
Plan your next steps toward longer-term migration options

This information is general in nature. Visa requirements and financial benchmarks are set by the Department of Home Affairs and are subject to change. For advice tailored to your circumstances, please contact us for a consultation.