Stay, study and work in Australia after graduation. This visa allows international students who have recently finished their studies to stay in Australia temporarily. With this visa you can live, work and even enrol in further studies in Australia. 

This stream is for students who have finished an associate degree, diploma or trade qualification. 

Eligibility:

  1. Hold a qualification for a job listed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List
  2. Be under 35 years of age or under 50 if you hold a Hong Kong or British National Overseas passport
  3. Have the required level of English language.

    Acceptable scores on different tests
    TestScore
    International English Language Testing System (IELTS)Overall score of at least 6.5 with a minimum score of 5.5 for each of the 4 parts.

    Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT)

    TOEFL iBT tests that were completed between 26 July 2023 and 4 May 2024 will not be accepted for Australian visa and migration purposes. During this period, the TOEFL iBT test being offered was not an approved test.

    Total score of at least 83 with a minimum score of:

    • 7 for listening
    • 8 for reading
    • 18 for writing and
    • 16 for speaking.
    Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)Overall score of at least 57 with a minimum score of:
    • 43 for listening
    • 48 for reading
    • 42 for speaking and
    • 51 for writing.
    Occupational English Test (OET)At least B for each of the 4 parts.
    Cambridge C1 Advanced testOverall at least 176 with a minimum score of at least 162 in each of the 4 test components.


  4. Hold adequate health insurance
  • How long should my studies be for this visa?

    You must have completed at least 92 weeks of studies for this visa. One or more courses can be used to fulfil this requirement.

  • How long is this visa?

    This visa is usually for 18 months. Hong Kong and British Overseas Territory passport holders can stay for 5 years.

  • How much does this visa cost?

    Departmental fee changes frequently. Please refer to the website for up to date information.