The Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa (TGV) allows international students who have recently graduated from an Australian education provider to live, work and study in Australia temporarily after finishing their studies.
The program also provides eligible graduates with the opportunity to apply for a subsequent TGV under the Second Post-Higher Education Work stream (Second PHEW stream) if regional requirements are met, allowing them to extend their stay in Australia.
Temporary Graduate visa holders have access to unlimited work rights and are able to use their Australian qualifications to access graduate work opportunities and progress their careers in Australia.
Once granted, the visa allows holders to work in any field or occupation, regardless of their area of study.
The Australian Government has increased the TGV Visa Application Charge (VAC) as follows:
For applicants under the Second PHEW stream:
Eligible applicants from Pacific countries and Timor-Leste are exempt from this VAC increase and will continue to pay the previous fees. This recognises Australia’s close partnerships with the Pacific region and Timor-Leste.
This exemption applies to applicants holding a valid passport from: Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
The new VAC rates apply only to visa applications lodged on or after 1 March 2026, except for eligible Pacific and Timor-Leste applicants.