Temporary Graduate visa
A temporary visa that allows international students to live, study and work after you have finished your studies.
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At a glance
- Base application charge
- A$2,265 to A$5,750
- Depending on stream: Second Post-Higher Education Work stream A$2,265, Post-Vocational Education Work stream A$5,750, Post-Higher Education Work stream A$5,750
- Checked with the Department on 22 October 2026
- Primary applicant only. The Department publishes five further charges per row.
- 90% decided within
- 5 months
- Slowest of 3 streams - see below
- Age limit
- Under 35
- English
- Competent English (IELTS 6.0 each band, or equivalent PTE/TOEFL/CAE/OET)
Processing times
How long the Department took to decide recently finalised applications. Each figure is a percentile, not an average or a promise.
| Stream | 50% decided within | 90% decided within |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Vocation Education Work | 52 days | 5 months |
| Post-Vocational Education Work | 80 days | 4 months |
| Post-Higher Education Work | 5 days | 55 days |
Captured from the Department of Home Affairs on 16 October 2026. The Department does not state a reporting period for this source. Check the Department's tool for the figure as it stands today.
Streams
Each stream has its own eligibility, duration and charge. Read them alongside the Department's page before lodging.
| Stream | Duration | Base fee | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
Post-Vocational Education Work stream This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with an associate degree, diploma or trade qualification relevant to an occupation Australia needs. It allows you to live, study and work in Australia temporarily. | 1.5 years | A$5,750 Primary applicant | MLTSSL Competent English (IELTS 6.0 each band, or equivalent) |
Post-Higher Education Work stream This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with a degree from an Australian institution. It allows you to live, work and study in Australia temporarily. | 5 years | A$5,750 Primary applicant | Competent English (IELTS 6.0 each band, or equivalent) |
Second Post-Higher Education Work stream This visa is for Temporary Graduates holding a Post-Higher Education Work, Post-Study Work or Replacement visa with a degree from an Australian institution located in a regional area. It allows you to live, work and study in Australia temporarily. Regional only | 1 year | A$2,265 Primary applicant | Competent English (IELTS 6.0 each band, or equivalent) |
As published by the Department of Home Affairs on 22 October 2026
Data verified from immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. Charges and processing times are published by the Department of Home Affairs and change from time to time. Each figure on this page carries its own capture date - the page has no single “as at”, because the charge and the processing times are captured separately.
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