{"id":46502,"date":"2025-05-21T11:22:52","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T11:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/?p=46502"},"modified":"2025-05-21T11:23:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T11:23:12","slug":"485-visa-checklist-complete-guide-to-documents-required-for-temporary-graduate-visa-subclass-485","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/485-visa-checklist-complete-guide-to-documents-required-for-temporary-graduate-visa-subclass-485\/","title":{"rendered":"485 Visa Checklist: Complete Guide to Documents Required for Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/485-visa-checklist-complete-guide-to-documents-required-for-temporary-graduate-visa-subclass-485\/#What_is_the_Graduate_Visa_485\" >What is the Graduate Visa 485?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/485-visa-checklist-complete-guide-to-documents-required-for-temporary-graduate-visa-subclass-485\/#485_Visa_Document_Checklist\" >485 Visa Document Checklist<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/485-visa-checklist-complete-guide-to-documents-required-for-temporary-graduate-visa-subclass-485\/#%F0%9F%94%B9_Identity_Documents\" >\ud83d\udd39 Identity Documents:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/485-visa-checklist-complete-guide-to-documents-required-for-temporary-graduate-visa-subclass-485\/#%F0%9F%94%B9_Family_Relationship_Documents\" >\ud83d\udd39 Family &amp; Relationship Documents:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/485-visa-checklist-complete-guide-to-documents-required-for-temporary-graduate-visa-subclass-485\/#%F0%9F%94%B9_Health_Character_Documents\" >\ud83d\udd39 Health &amp; Character Documents:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/485-visa-checklist-complete-guide-to-documents-required-for-temporary-graduate-visa-subclass-485\/#Australian_Study_Requirement\" >Australian Study Requirement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/485-visa-checklist-complete-guide-to-documents-required-for-temporary-graduate-visa-subclass-485\/#Graduate_Work_Stream_%E2%80%93_Additional_Documents\" >Graduate Work Stream \u2013 Additional Documents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/485-visa-checklist-complete-guide-to-documents-required-for-temporary-graduate-visa-subclass-485\/#English_Language_Requirements\" >English Language Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/485-visa-checklist-complete-guide-to-documents-required-for-temporary-graduate-visa-subclass-485\/#485_Visa_Checklist_for_SpouseDependents\" >485 Visa Checklist for Spouse\/Dependents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/485-visa-checklist-complete-guide-to-documents-required-for-temporary-graduate-visa-subclass-485\/#Need_Help_Speak_to_a_Registered_Migration_Agent_Perth\" >Need Help? Speak to a Registered Migration Agent Perth<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"372\">Are you preparing to apply for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.migrationagentinperth.com.au\/visa-type\/temporary-graduate-visa-subclass-485.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Temporary Graduate Visa 485<\/a>? Whether you\u2019re applying alone or including your spouse or dependents, here\u2019s a detailed 485 visa document checklist to help you lodge a complete and successful application.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"426\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Graduate_Visa_485\"><\/span>What is the Graduate Visa 485?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"640\">The Graduate Visa 485 allows international students who have recently completed their studies in Australia to temporarily live, study, and work in the country. This visa subclass 485 comes in two streams:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"860\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"770\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"770\"><strong data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"668\">Graduate Work Stream<\/strong>: For graduates with skills and qualifications relevant to occupations on the skilled occupation list.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"860\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"860\"><strong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"799\">Post-Study Work Stream<\/strong>: For graduates with a degree from an Australian institution.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"899\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"485_Visa_Document_Checklist\"><\/span>485 Visa Document Checklist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"972\">Below is a general 485 visa checklist that applies to both streams:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1000\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%B9_Identity_Documents\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd39 Identity Documents:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1121\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1027\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1027\">Passport bio-data page<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1077\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1077\">Birth certificate showing both parents\u2019 names<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1121\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1121\">Recent passport-sized photo (45mm x 35mm)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1162\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%B9_Family_Relationship_Documents\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd39 Family &amp; Relationship Documents:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1384\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1232\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1232\">Marriage certificate or divorce documents (if applicable)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1332\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1332\">If in a de facto relationship: evidence like joint bank statements, bills, lease agreements<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1384\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1384\">For children: adoption papers (if applicable)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1422\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%B9_Health_Character_Documents\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd39 Health &amp; Character Documents:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1758\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1546\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1546\">Health Insurance coverage proof at the time of application (letter from insurance provider or Medicare eligibility)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1648\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1648\">Australian Federal Police (AFP) Check (no older than 12 months, tick Code 33 on the AFP form)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1758\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1758\">Additional police certificates from countries where you\u2019ve lived 12 months+ since age 16 (if requested)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1802\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Australian_Study_Requirement\"><\/span>Australian Study Requirement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1826\">Provide the following:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"2207\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"2060\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1892\"><strong data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1851\">Completion letter<\/strong> from your education provider confirming:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"2060\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1931\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1931\">Start and end dates of your course<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1962\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1962\">Date requirements were met<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2030\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2030\">Location and delivery mode of study (e.g., full-time\/on-campus)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2060\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2060\">Language of instruction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2207\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2139\"><strong data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2088\">Certified transcripts<\/strong> (must show all courses and any credit transfers)<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2207\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2207\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2207\">Ensure your course is CRICOS-registered and taught in English<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2263\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Graduate_Work_Stream_%E2%80%93_Additional_Documents\"><\/span>Graduate Work Stream \u2013 Additional Documents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2362\">If you are applying under the Graduate Work Stream, add these to your 485 visa checklist:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2520\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2520\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2435\">Skills assessment for a nominated occupation on the skilled list:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2520\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2473\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2473\">Proof of successful assessment or<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2520\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2520\">Evidence you\u2019ve applied for the assessment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2562\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"English_Language_Requirements\"><\/span>English Language Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2621\">As part of your 485 visa documents required, provide:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2796\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2697\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2697\">English language test results (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, Cambridge, or OET)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2796\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2751\">Exemptions apply if you hold a valid passport from:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2796\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2796\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2796\">UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, or Ireland<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2855\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"485_Visa_Checklist_for_SpouseDependents\"><\/span>485 Visa Checklist for Spouse\/Dependents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"2916\">If including your spouse or children, you must also submit:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"3177\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2947\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"2947\">Partner\u2019s passport copy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"3010\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"3010\">Marriage certificate or de facto relationship evidence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3054\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3054\">AFP police clearance for your partner<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3096\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3096\">Health insurance for all dependents<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3136\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3136\">Birth certificates for children<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3177\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3177\">Adoption documents (if applicable)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3244\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Need_Help_Speak_to_a_Registered_Migration_Agent_Perth\"><\/span>Need Help? Speak to a Registered Migration Agent Perth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3246\" data-end=\"3490\">Every applicant\u2019s situation is unique, and missing documents can delay your visa outcome. Speak to a trusted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.migrationagentinperth.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Migration Agent Perth<\/a> for expert guidance on your 485 visa checklist, supporting documents for your spouse or family, and more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3492\" data-end=\"3619\">Book a consultation with Migration Agent Perth today and apply for your Temporary Graduate Visa 485 with confidence<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning to apply for the Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485? This post provides a complete 485 visa document checklist, including requirements for both streams and additional documents for spouses or dependents. 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