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Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) reference checklist

This reference checklist organises information published by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. It is for general reference, not immigration or legal advice. KinVisa is not the Australian Government, a law firm, a registered migration agent or an Australian legal practitioner, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Department of Home Affairs. KinVisa does not determine or recommend what you should submit, or assess whether evidence is required, appropriate or sufficient for your application. Information and requirements can change. Check the linked Home Affairs pages and current ImmiAccount instructions, which are correct where they differ from this checklist. For advice about your circumstances, speak to a registered migration agent or an Australian legal practitioner. Information last reviewed 2026-08-19.

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Documents the Department of Home Affairs lists

Some of these may not be required for your application. These are the documents the Department of Home Affairs names on its own pages for this visa. It is not a complete list of everything you may be asked for. KinVisa does not determine which items apply to you. The wording under each item comes from the Department of Home Affairs, taken from the page linked with it.

Valid passport
You need a valid passport for this visa.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Before you apply › Make sure you have a passporthttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
The same wording appears on the Post-Vocational Education Work and Second Post-Higher Education Work stream pages.
Current passport pages (photo, personal details, issue and expiry dates)
Provide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
The identical instruction appears under Identity documents on all three current stream pages.
National identity card
Also provide: a national identity card, if you have one.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
Proof of change of name
Also provide: proof of change of name.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples
1. 1.
  Marriage or divorce certificate
  Documents that prove a change of name include: a marriage or divorce certificate.
  View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
  Listed by the department as one of the documents that prove a change of name.
2. 2.
  Change of name document from a births, deaths and marriages registry
  Documents that prove a change of name include: change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority.
  View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
3. 3.
  Documents showing other names you have been known by
  Documents that prove a change of name include: documents that show other names you have been known by.
  View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
Evidence of successful course completion
When you submit your application you must attach the following information: evidence of successful course completion.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Apply for the visa › Apply onlinehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
The Study documents section directs applicants to the 'Evidence to attach to your application' list on the Temporary Graduate visa study requirement page.
The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples
1. 1.
  Completion letter from your education provider
  Provide a certified copy of the completion letter from your education provider that shows: the date the course started and ended.
  View Home Affairs source› Meeting the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) study requirement › Evidence to attach to your applicationhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/meeting-the-temporary-graduate-visa-subclass-485-study-requirement
  The same list states the letter must also show whether you did any distance learning, the date of course completion, the campus location, whether you studied full-time or part-time, and the language of instruction.
2. 2.
  Course transcripts
  Provide a certified copy of the completion letter from your education provider that shows: certified copies of course transcripts.
  View Home Affairs source› Meeting the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) study requirement › Evidence to attach to your applicationhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/meeting-the-temporary-graduate-visa-subclass-485-study-requirement
Evidence of the required level of English
When you submit your application you must attach the following information: evidence of the required level of English.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Apply for the visa › Apply onlinehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples
1. 1.
  Passport and citizenship evidence for a listed country
  To prove your English level meets the requirements, show us evidence that you are a citizen of and hold a valid passport from one of the following countries: The United Kingdom, The United States of America, Canada, New Zealand, The Republic of Ireland.
  View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › English language requirement documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
2. 2.
  English language test score report
  In the 12 months immediately before the day you apply for your visa, you must have scored one of the specified results below.
  View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › English language requirement documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
  The stream page carries the acceptable minimum score tables, including separate tables for tests taken on or after 7 August 2025 and for British National (Overseas) and Hong Kong passport holders.
  Such as: OET overall score information, Score report from an approved English language test.
Evidence of adequate health insurance
You must prove that you have adequate health insurance in Australia.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Health insurance documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples
1. 1.
  Signed letter from a health insurance provider
  You must prove that you have adequate health insurance in Australia. Provide: a signed letter from a health insurance provider.
  View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Health insurance documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
  The Post-Vocational Education Work stream page words this bullet as 'a signed letter from your health insurance provider(s)'.
2. 2.
  Medicare card or proof of Medicare enrolment
  You must prove that you have adequate health insurance in Australia. Provide: a Medicare card or proof of your enrolment with Medicare.
  View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Health insurance documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
3. 3.
  Evidence of health insurance
  You must prove that you have adequate health insurance in Australia. Provide: evidence of health insurance.
  View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Health insurance documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
4. 4.
  Copy of a current private health insurance policy
  We might ask you to provide a copy of a current private health insurance policy held with an Australian registered private health insurer for you and any additional applicants applying for the visa with you.
  View Home Affairs source› Adequate health insurance › Evidence of adequate health insurancehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health/adequate-health-insurance
  The same page sets out the benefit levels the department uses as a guide to adequate cover.
Evidence that you applied for an Australian Federal Police check
You and any other applicants aged 16 years or over must provide evidence that you applied for an Australian Federal Police (AFP) check within the 12 month period ending the day before you submit your visa application.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Character documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
The Apply online step repeats this as evidence that must be attached when the application is submitted.
The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples
1. 1.
  AFP application submission confirmation page
  The AFP application submission confirmation page can be saved and used as evidence of the date you applied for the AFP check.
  View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Character documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
Australian Federal Police National Police Certificate
A National Police Certificate (NPC) is a summary of your offender history in Australia.
View Home Affairs source› Our services › Apply for a National Police Certificate › Overviewhttps://www.afp.gov.au/our-services/national-police-checks
The stream pages state that only complete disclosure National Police Certificates (Immigration/Citizenship - Australia Name Check Only) issued by the Australian Federal Police are accepted, and that standard disclosure certificates and certificates issued by state or territory police are not accepted.
Overseas police certificate
If requested, you may also need to provide: an overseas police certificate from each country you have lived in for a total of 12 months or more in the last 10 years since turning 16, including your home country.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Character documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
Military service records or discharge papers
If requested, you may also need to provide: military service records or discharge papers if you served in the armed forces of any country.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Character documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
Form 80 Personal particulars for character assessment
You must complete and provide: Form 80 - Personal particulars for character assessment.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Character documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/80.pdf
The Second Post-Higher Education Work stream page introduces the same two forms with 'If requested complete and provide the following forms'.
Form 1221 Additional personal particulars information
You must complete and provide: Form 1221 Additional personal particulars information.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Character documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1221.pdf
The Second Post-Higher Education Work stream page introduces the same two forms with 'If requested complete and provide the following forms'.
Form 1563 Statement of Character
After you apply we may ask you to: complete a Form 1563 - Statement of Character.
View Home Affairs source› Character requirements for visashttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1563.pdf
Form 1399 Declaration of Service
After you apply we may ask you to: provide a military certificate and/or a Form 1399 - Declaration of Service.
View Home Affairs source› Character requirements for visashttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1399.pdf
Letter of good conduct from an employer
After you apply we may ask you to: provide a letter of good conduct from an employer.
View Home Affairs source› Character requirements for visashttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/character
Signed or accepted Australian Values Statement
Applicants for most temporary, provisional and permanent visas must: read the Life in Australia booklet, then sign or accept the Australian Values Statement.
View Home Affairs source› Australian values › Read the Life in Australia booklethttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/australian-values
When applying online the statement is accepted in ImmiAccount rather than attached as a document.
Health examination results
Most visa applicants must meet the health requirement.
View Home Affairs source› Health › Meeting our health requirementhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health
The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples
1. 1.
  Health examinations arranged with the department's provider
  We may ask you to have health examinations.
  View Home Affairs source› Health › Arrange your health examinationshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health/arrange-your-health-examinations
  The stream pages add under Before you apply that arranging examinations before you apply may lead to a faster decision.
2. 2.
  HAP ID and list of required examinations
  We may ask you to have health examinations. If we do, we will give you: an identifier we call a HAP ID.
  View Home Affairs source› Health › Arrange your health examinationshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health/arrange-your-health-examinations
Biometrics (fingerprints and facial image)
Under the Migration Act 1958 and the Migration Regulations 1994, you may be required to provide personal identifiers as part of the visa application process.
View Home Affairs source› Biometricshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/biometrics
The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples
1. 1.
  Appointment letter and original travel document for a biometrics appointment
  Bring the appointment letter and your original passport or other valid travel document to your appointment.
  View Home Affairs source› Biometrics › How to provide your biometrics › If you are within Australiahttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/biometrics
Skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority
Provide evidence that the relevant assessment authority has assessed your skills as suitable for your nominated occupation.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Vocational Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Skills assessment documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-vocational-education-work
This section appears on the Post-Vocational Education Work stream page only. The eligibility section states skills assessments are valid for a maximum of 3 years unless a shorter date is specified on the assessment.
The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples
1. 1.
  Evidence that you applied for a skills assessment
  If you have not received your skills assessment yet, you must provide evidence that you have applied to the relevant assessment authority to have your skills assessed.
  View Home Affairs source› Post-Vocational Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Skills assessment documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-vocational-education-work
Evidence of living in a designated regional area for at least 2 years
You need to show us that you have lived for at least 2 years in the period immediately before you lodge your application, in a designated regional area.
View Home Affairs source› Second Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Residence documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/second-post-higher-education-work
This section appears on the Second Post-Higher Education Work stream page only.
The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples
1. 1.
  Driver's licence
  Evidence of residence could include copies of documents in your name such as: driver’s licence.
  View Home Affairs source› Second Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Residence documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/second-post-higher-education-work
  Named by the department as one example of evidence of residence.
2. 2.
  Utility bills
  Evidence of residence could include copies of documents in your name such as: utility bills.
  View Home Affairs source› Second Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Residence documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/second-post-higher-education-work
  Named by the department as one example of evidence of residence.
3. 3.
  Mortgage documents or tenancy agreements
  Evidence of residence could include copies of documents in your name such as: mortgage documents or tenancy agreements.
  View Home Affairs source› Second Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Residence documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/second-post-higher-education-work
  Named by the department as one example of evidence of residence.
4. 4.
  Bank statements
  Evidence of residence could include copies of documents in your name such as: bank statements.
  View Home Affairs source› Second Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Residence documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/second-post-higher-education-work
  Named by the department as one example of evidence of residence.
5. 5.
  Documents relating to your children's schooling
  Evidence of residence could include copies of documents in your name such as: documents relating to your children’s schooling.
  View Home Affairs source› Second Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Residence documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/second-post-higher-education-work
  Named by the department as one example of evidence of residence.
Evidence that work or study was completed in a designated regional area
If you have worked and/or studied while living in a designated regional area while you held your Temporary Graduate visa in the Post-Higher Education Work, Post-Study Work, or Replacement stream, you must provide evidence that the work and/or study was completed in the designated regional area.
View Home Affairs source› Second Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Work and study documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/second-post-higher-education-work
The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples
1. 1.
  Further information or evidence of your work or study
  We may ask you to provide further information or evidence of your work or study.
  View Home Affairs source› Second Post-Higher Education Work stream › Eligibility › Work and study in designated regional areahttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/second-post-higher-education-work
Partner identity documents
Provide your partner's: identity documents.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
The same Partner documents wording appears on all three current stream pages.
Partner character documents
Provide your partner's: character documents.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
Documents about your partner's other family members
Provide your partner's: documents about other family members, if applicable.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
Marriage certificate or other evidence the marriage is valid in Australia
If you are married, provide your marriage certificate or other evidence that your marriage is valid in Australia.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
Proof of your de facto relationship
If you are a de facto partner, provide proof of your de facto relationship.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples
1. 1.
  Evidence of a de facto relationship of at least 12 months
  In addition to documents proving your relationship provide evidence that: you have been in your de facto relationship for at least 12 months before you applied for this visa.
  View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
2. 2.
  Evidence of a registered relationship
  In addition to documents proving your relationship provide evidence that: if applicable, provide evidence that your relationship is registered by a participating Australian state or territory.
  View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
Birth certificate or family book for each dependent child
For every dependant 18 years old or younger who is applying with you, provide: copies of birth certificates or the family book showing the names of both parents of all your dependent children.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
Adoption papers for a dependent child
For every dependant 18 years old or younger who is applying with you, provide: copies of the adoption paper, if applicable.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
Consent for a child under 18 to migrate
You must get consent for any applicant under 18 years of age to migrate to Australia from anyone who: has a legal right to decide where the child lives and is not coming to Australia with the child.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples
1. 1.
  Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years
  They must complete either: Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years.
  View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1229.pdf
2. 2.
  Statutory declaration of consent
  They must complete either: a statutory declaration giving their consent for the child to visit Australia on this visa.
  View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
3. 3.
  Australian court order allowing the child to migrate
  Alternatively, you can show us: an Australian court order that allows your child to migrate to Australia.
  View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
4. 4.
  Evidence that the laws of your home country allow the child to migrate
  Alternatively, you can show us: that the laws of your home country allow them to migrate.
  View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
5. 5.
  Identity document of the person giving consent
  Include: an identity document that shows the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a passport or driver's licence.
  View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
6. 6.
  Adoption papers or other court documents
  Include: adoption papers or other court documents if applicable.
  View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
Birth certificate of a dependent child over 18
Provide: a copy of their birth certificate to prove their relationship to you.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
Documents about the other relationships of a dependent child over 18
Provide: documents about their other relationships, if applicable.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
Identity documents of a dependent child over 18
Provide: identity documents.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
Character documents of a dependent child over 18
Provide: character documents.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
Proof that the child over 18 is dependent on you
You must also provide proof the child is dependent on you.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples
1. 1.
  Birth certificate or adoption papers proving the relationship
  You must also provide proof the child is dependent on you: proof of your relationship with the dependant such as a birth certificate or adoption papers.
  View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
2. 2.
  Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over
  You must also provide proof the child is dependent on you: a completed Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over.
  View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/47a.pdf
3. 3.
  Proof of financial dependency
  You must also provide proof the child is dependent on you: proof of financial dependency such as bank statements, money transfers and rent receipts.
  View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
4. 4.
  Report from a qualified medical practitioner
  You must also provide proof the child is dependent on you: if the child is aged 23 or is likely to turn 23 while your application is being processed, you must also provide a report from a qualified medical practitioner that states they are dependent on you or your partner due to the total or partial loss of their bodily or mental functions.
  View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
Form 1436 Adding an additional applicant after lodgement
You will need to: complete Form 1436 Adding an additional applicant after lodgement with a clear statement to add the child to your 485 application.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › After you apply › Add familyhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1436.pdf
Supporting documents for a child added after lodgement
You will need to: attach all supporting documents including the child's passport, birth certificate and documents to prove your relationship and custody.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › After you apply › Add familyhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
Form 1022 Notification of changes in circumstances
You must tell us as soon as possible and give us: a completed Form 1022 Notification of changes in circumstances.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › After you apply › Add familyhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1022.pdf
Birth certificate of a child born after you apply
You must tell us as soon as possible and give us: a copy of the child's birth certificate.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › After you apply › Add familyhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work
Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers
Complete Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › After you apply › Mistakes on your applicationhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1023.pdf
Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient
To nominate someone to: receive your correspondence, use Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Tell us you are getting helphttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/956a.pdf
Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person
To nominate someone to: provide immigration assistance, use Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Tell us you are getting helphttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/956.pdf
English translations of non-English documents
Have all non-English documents translated into English.
View Home Affairs source› Post-Higher Education Work stream › Step by step › Gather your documents › Prepare your documents › Translatehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work

Other official guidance for this visa

Translation
Have all non-English documents translated into English.
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Certification
Note: You do not need to have any documents certified
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Police certificates
We do not accept: standard disclosure certificates, national police certificates issued by Australian state or territory police, or certificates from any other organisation.
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Health
Most visa applicants must meet the health requirement.
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Forms
You must complete and provide: Form 80 - Personal particulars for character assessment.
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Reference checklist only — not official, legal or immigration advice. KinVisa does not determine what to submit or assess evidence. Check the current official source. Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485 · Last reviewed 2026-08-19.

Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) reference checklist

Documents the Department of Home Affairs lists

Other official guidance for this visa

Translation

Certification

Police certificates

Health

Forms