Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485)for 🇯🇵 Japanese citizens travelling to 🇦🇺 Australia
Japanese citizens are required to obtain a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) before travelling to Australia. Applications are lodged online through the official government portal — there is no embassy or consular lodgement — and you may be asked to provide biometrics at a collection centre after you apply, depending on your nationality. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date.
Apply Now — Official Portal ↗📋Required Documents6
- ✓English language test results (IELTS, PTE, or TOEFL
minimum Competent English)
- ✓Completed online visa application (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au)
- ✓Valid passport
- ✓Health examination results
- ✓Australian degree completion transcript from a registered Australian education provider
- ✓Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the visa
ℹ️What to Expect
To apply for a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485), complete and submit your application online through the official government portal, uploading your supporting documents digitally — no embassy or consular appointment is needed to lodge it. If the authorities request biometrics after you apply, attend a collection centre to provide fingerprints and a photo. Processing takes approximately 105 days. The government fee is AUD 1895.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests. Always verify current requirements at the official government portal before booking travel.
📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)
- ○Police clearance certificate
Conditional — required depending on nationality and country of residence (if applicable)
- ○Skills assessment from relevant assessing authority
Conditional — required for Graduate Work stream only (if applicable)
🌐Why Japanese passport holders need a visa for Australia
Japanese citizens require a visa to enter Australia based on the current immigration requirements set by Australia's government. Japanese passport holders apply online through the official government portal before travelling — the application is lodged digitally, and an in-person biometrics appointment is only needed if requested. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.
⚠️Common Reasons Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) Applications Are Refused6
- !The applicant does not hold an eligible recent qualification from a CRICOS-registered Australian institution that meets the Australian study requirement, or applies outside the time limit after course completion.
- !The qualification does not relate to an eligible field, or the required minimum study period in Australia was not completed.
- !English language ability is not proven at the required level, or required evidence (skills assessment where applicable, qualifications) is missing or unverifiable.
- !No adequate health insurance for the stay, or failure to meet the health requirement.
- !Failure of the character test (section 501), or false or misleading information/documents (PIC 4020).
- !A previous visa was cancelled or refused, or conditions on a prior visa were breached.
Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal
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