Basic Eligibility
You must be under 50 years of age
Hold an eligible visa
Have held a student visa in the last 6 months
Have a recent qualification in a CRICOS-registered course
Nominate one stream only - it is not possible to change visa streams after you apply
Attach specified evidence when you apply
This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with qualifications that are relevant to specific occupations Australia needs. It lets you live, study and work in Australia temporarily.
Stay -
Up to 18 months
Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders may stay for 5 years.
Cost - From AUD1,895.00
Processing Time -
For an indication of processing times for this visa, you can use the visa processing time guide tool. This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.
Applicants who have graduated with a Bachelor degree or higher, may wish to consider if the Post-Study Work stream visa is more appropriate for them, (noting that the Post-Study work stream is only available for applicants whose first Student visa was granted on or after 5 November 2011)
You can work in Australia
You must have a qualification relevant to an occupation on the skilled occupation list.
You can bring your family with you
This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with a degree from an Australian institution. It lets you live, work and study in Australia, temporarily.
Stay - Usually between 2 and 4 years, depending on your qualification.
Applicants holding a select degree may be eligible for an extended 2 year stay on their visa.
If you already hold a Post-Study Work visa and are eligible for the additional 2 year stay for holding a select degree, lodge your application via ImmiAccount. Applicants holding a select degree are only eligible to be granted the extended 2 years once and further applications for the extension will be made invalid.
Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders may stay for 5 years.
Cost - From AUD1,895.00
Processing Time -
For an indication of processing times for this visa, use the visa processing time guide tool. This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.
We might grant you a stay of up to 12 months
You can work in Australia
You can bring your family with you
You need a recent degree a CRICOS-registered course
This visa is for holders of a Temporary Graduate visa (first Post-Study Work stream or Replacement stream) who graduated with a degree from an Australian institution located in a regional area. It lets you live, work and study in Australia, temporarily.
Stay - Between 1 and 4 years depending on:
the regional location of the educational institution that you graduated from that led to the grant of your first Temporary Graduate visa in the post-study work stream
the regional area that you live in as the holder of your first Temporary Graduate visa in the post-study work stream, or your Temporary Graduate visa in the replacement stream
applicants with a select degree may be eligible for an extended 2 years on their visa. See Eligibility
If you already hold a Second Post-Study Work visa and are eligible for the additional 2 years with a select degree, lodge your application via ImmiAccount. Applicants with a select degree are only eligible to be granted the extended 2 years once and further applications for the extension will be made invalid.
Cost - From AUD745.00
Processing Time -
For an indication of processing times for this visa, use the visa processing time guide tool. This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.
You can work in Australia
You can bring your family with you
This visa is for current and former Temporary Graduate visa holders who lost time on their original visa due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. It lets you live, work and study in Australia temporarily.
Stay - Usually between 18 months and 6 years.
You will receive the same grant period as your previous visa, with the following exceptions:
Post-Study Work applicants with a select degree may be eligible for an extended 2 years on their visa. See Eligibility.
If you already hold a Replacement Post-Study Work visa and are eligible for the additional 2 years with a select degree, lodge your application via ImmiAccount. Applicants with a select degree are only eligible to be granted the extended 2 years once and further applications for the extension will be made invalid.
Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders may stay for 5 years.
Cost - AUD1895.00
Processing Time -
For an indication of processing times for this visa, use the visa processing time guide tool. This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.
You can work in Australia
You can bring your family with you
You can include your spouse or children in your application, even if you have not previously done so