485 visa Australia: length, fee and age limit
The Temporary Graduate visa is Australia's post-study work visa. On the Post-Higher Education Work stream, the official stay is 2 to 3 years. There is also an age limit at the time you apply, and the official page lists exceptions. The age limit is the one condition you cannot fix later, so work out how old you will be when you apply before you choose a course.
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What does the official page say?
The table shows the stay and the visa fee, each with its source and the date we checked it.
| Item | Official figure or rule | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary Graduate (485) stay, Post-Higher Education Work stream | 2 to 3 years depending on qualification | immi.homeaffairs.gov.auChecked on |
| Temporary Graduate (485) visa fee | from AUD 5,750 | immi.homeaffairs.gov.auChecked on |
Who qualifies for the Temporary Graduate visa?
The official page sets an age limit for applicants and lists exceptions, so read them if you are near it. The same page sets the other requirements, including how your study counts. Read it before you enrol, not after.
| Item | Official figure or rule | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary Graduate (485) age limit when applying | 35 or under exceptions apply | immi.homeaffairs.gov.auChecked on |
What changes the answer?
The stay depends on your qualification, so a different level of degree can give a different length. The fee is shown as a starting figure, so the final amount can differ. Each rule can change, so confirm it on the official page.
Confirm it on the official page
Read the current rule there before you apply.
Check the official page (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au)
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Where do these facts come from?
- immi.homeaffairs.gov.au, checked on 7 October 2026
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