Visa Summary

Temporary Graduate Visa lets you live and work in Australia temporarily after you have finished your studies.

This visa has two streams:

  • Graduate Work stream

    This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with skills and qualifications that are relevant to specific occupations in Australian needs. It lets you live, study and work in Australia for 18 months.

  • Post-Study Work stream

    For international students who graduate with an eligible qualification. This stream is only available to students who applied for and were granted their first Student visa to Australia on or after 5 November 2011. A visa in this stream can be granted for up to four years, depending on the qualification.

You must be in Australia when you apply for this visa and when your visa is decided.