Post-Study Work Visa
Live and work in Australia after you graduate — full work rights, no sponsor needed.
Overview
The Temporary Graduate visa is the bridge between finishing your Australian qualification and your next step — full, unrestricted work rights that many graduates use to build the local experience needed for a skilled or employer-sponsored permanent pathway.
Who it's for
- Recent graduates of an eligible Australian qualification (bachelor's degree or higher, or select diploma/trade qualifications)
- Anyone who held a Student visa during their course and completed the Australian study requirement
Key requirements
- At least 2 academic years of study completed in Australia
- Application lodged within 6 months of your course completion date
- Functional to competent English from a single test sitting
- Adequate health insurance for the visa period
- Under the applicable age limit at time of application
Your exact stream and stay length depend on your qualification level, and studying in a designated regional area can add extra years onto your stay. Your adviser will confirm which stream and duration applies to your specific case.
Not sure if this is the right visa for you?
Tell us your situation and we'll confirm whether the Post-Study Work Visa fits, or point you to the one that does.
Book a free visa assessmentVisa subclasses, eligibility criteria, streams, salary thresholds and fees are set by the Australian Department of Home Affairs and change periodically, often each July. The information above reflects publicly available guidance as of mid-2026 — your Rigpa House adviser will confirm current figures and eligibility before you apply.