English Requirements

The Visa Applicant Must Satisfy The English Language Requirement With Either Of The Following Test Formats:

•   International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – an overall score of at least 6 with a minimum score of 5 in each of the four test components
•   Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic – an overall score at least 50 with a minimum score of 36 each in each of the four test components
•   Occupational English Test (OET) – a score of at least B in each of the four test components
•   Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) – an overall score of at least 64 with 4 for listening, 4 for reading, 14 for Writing and 14 for speaking
•   Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) – an overall test score of at least 169 with a minimum score of at least 154 in each of the four test components

The Visa Applicant Must Have Sat The English Language Test In The Three Years Before Applying And The Results Should Be Provided With The Visa Application

Health, Character And Insurance Requirements

The Visa Applicant And Dependent Family Members Included In The Application Must Meet Health Requirements By Completing The Required Health Examinations As Part Of The Visa Application Process.

All Visa Applicants Who Are In Australia And 16 Years Of Age Or Older Must Satisfy Character Requirements. S/He Must Provide Evidence Of Clearance Or Should Have Applied For An Australian Federal Police Check, In The 12 Months Prior To Application Date.All Visa Applicants Must Have Adequate Health Insurance.

Graduate Work Stream

This Is For International Students Who Have Recently Graduated And Possess The Skills And Qualification For One Of The Occupation In Skilled Occupation List (SOL). This Visa Is Valid For 18 Months From The Date Of Grant.
The Applicant Must Meet The Following Requirements For The Grant Of The Visa:

Nominate An Occupation On The Skilled Occupation List (SOL) And Provide Evidence That S/He Holds A Successful Skill Assessment Outcome In The Nominated Skilled Occupation From A Relevant Assessing Authority.Prove That Degree(S), Diploma(S), Or Trade Qualification(S) Used To Meet The Australian Study Requirement Is Closely Related To Nominated Skilled Occupation.

Post Study Work Stream

This Visa Is For International Students Who Applied Their First Student Visa On, Or After, November 5, 2011 And Have Graduated With Higher Education Degree(S) From Australian Education Provider(S). This Visa Is Valid For 2 To 4 Years, Depending Upon The Highest Qualification Obtained In Australia.

Post Study Work Visa Duration

•   For Bachelor Degree / Bachelor Degree with Honours / Masters by Coursework Degree / Masters (extended), the visa would last for 2 years from the grant date
•   For Masters by Research Degree applicants, the visa would last for 3 years from the grant date
•   For Doctoral Degree applicants, the visa would last for 4 years from the grant date

Including Family Members In Application

The Following Family Members Can Apply For This Visa To Join The Main Applicant In Australia:

•   partner (married or de facto)
•   dependent children

These Family Members Must Meet The Requirements For Including Family Members In The Application And Provide Documentary Evidence Of Their Relationship To The Main Applicant. They Must Meet The Health, Character (If Applicable) And Insurance Requirements Necessary For The Grant Of The Visa.

If The Family Members Are Onshore, The Main Applicant Can Include Family Members In The Visa Application At The Time Of Lodgement. However, If The Family Members Are Offshore, They Can Apply For This Visa As Subsequent Entrants Upon The Grant Of The Visa Of The Main Applicant.

Visa Entitlements

This Visa Allows The Visa Holder/S To Stay In Australia Temporarily For The Duration Of The Visa With Full Work, Study And Travel Rights.

Visa Obligations

Main Applicant And Family Members Must Hold Adequate Health Insurance And Comply With The Australian Law Throughout The Visa Period.