Your Path to Australian Opportunities
This visa is tailored for recent international graduates with skills Australia seeks. It offers a temporary stay with the flexibility to live, study, and work in Australia.
Key Details :
- Stay in Australia for 18 months (up to 5 years for Hong Kong passport holders)
- Multiple entries allowed
- Family inclusion permitted
Eligibility Requirements:
- Age 35 or under when you apply (under 50 for Hong Kong or British National (Overseas) passport holders)
- Qualification closely related to an occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List, with a valid skills assessment (or evidence you have applied for one)
- Skills suitable for a listed occupation
- Self-find employment (Government not responsible)
- Compliance with health, character, and Australian law requirements
Financial Responsibilities:
- Clearing any debts owed to the Australian Government
- Signing the Australian values statement
Duration of Stay:
- Typically, 18 months
- Multiple entries allowed
Family Inclusion:
- Family members meet health and character requirements
- Children can be added until a decision is made
- Other family members can join as subsequent entrants post-visa grant
Cost:
- Primary applicant: from AUD5,750 (fees are reviewed each 1 July, so check the Department’s Visa Pricing Estimator)
- Exempt from subsequent temporary application charge
- Additional fees for family members
Application Details:
- Apply within Australia
- You must have held a Student visa in the last 6 months and completed your qualification within 6 months before applying
- Processing times vary; see the Department of Home Affairs processing time guide
- Longer if documentation is incomplete
Travel:
- Unlimited travel in and out of Australia during the visa validity
Visa Label:
- Digitally linked to your passport
Conditions:
- Mandatory health insurance (Condition 8501)