Is there a separate cost for the post-study work visa in Australia?
Yes, Australia's post study work visa, the Temporary Graduate Subclass 485, carries its own separate application fee of AUD 5,750 for most first time applicants, not included in your original student visa cost. Regional graduates applying for a second stream extension pay a lower AUD 2,265 instead.
Yes, you will need to budget separately for your post study work visa, since Australia's Temporary Graduate Subclass 485 fee is not bundled into your original student visa cost. After recent government price increases, most first time applicants now pay a standard AUD 5,750 application fee, so plan for this as its own line item in your post graduation budget.
Fee Breakdown by Stream
| Visa Stream | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Post Higher Education Work, first time | AUD 5,750 |
| Post Vocational Education Work, first time | AUD 5,750 |
| Second Post Higher Education stream, regional graduates | AUD 2,265 |
Other Costs to Budget For
- Overseas Visitors Health Cover once your student OSHC insurance expires
- Panel doctor medical examination fees
- An Australian National Police Check plus clearances from any country where you lived for 12 months or more
My Advice
Set aside the full AUD 5,750 as a separate line in your graduation budget well before your student visa expires, and start your health insurance and police checks early, since gathering documents from multiple countries can take longer than the visa fee itself does to arrange.
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