What is the Skilled-Recognised Graduate (Subclass 467) Visa?
The Skilled-Recognised Graduate (Subclass 467) Visa allows recently graduated engineering students to live, work and study in Australia temporarily.
What can you do on the 467 Visa?
- Live in Australia temporarily
- Find employment
- Study in Australia
- Include family members in your application
Note: If you are working you are protected by Australian workplace law. See your workplace rights and entitlements.
Am I eligible for the 467 Visa?
- Be under 31 years of age
- Have completed a degree or higher qualification from a specialised institution within the past 2 years
- Not have previously held a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) visa or a Skilled – Recognised Graduate (subclass 476) visa
- Provide evidence of English proficiency (see below) – unless you hold a valid passport from the United Kingdom, Canada, The United States of America, New Zealand or the Republic of Ireland.
- Be outside Australia when the department makes a decision on your visa
- You and any family members applying with you must meet health and character requirements
- Not have had any previous visa application refused or previous visa cancelled
- Have signed the Australian values statement
- Have paid back any outstanding debt to the Australian government
- If you are under 18, this visa may not be granted if the Department of Home Affairs decides it is not in your best interest
What is the English proficiency standard for the 467 Visa?
You must have valid evidence of English proficiency; evidence this with test results from within the last 3 years, you must have achieved:
| Test | Minimum score |
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | Overall minimum total score of 6Must have at least a score of 5 in the 4 parts |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT) | Overall minimum total score of 644 for listening, 4 for reading, 14, for writing, 14 for speaking |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | Minimum score: B in each of the 4 parts |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced Test | Overall minimum total score 169Minimum 154 in each of the 4 test components |
How long can you stay on the 467 Visa?
This is a temporary visa; it allows you stay in Australia for up to 18 months.
What are my obligations on the 467 Visa?
- You must obey Australian laws and meet all visa conditions
- Inform the department if anything changes. This includes changes to your relationship status, changes to your work, the birth of a child (or stepchild) and any changes to personal details such as phone number, address or passport.
Health insurance on the 467 Visa
It is important you arrange to have health insurance when travelling as you are personally liable for any medical expenses including unforeseen circumstances. See more on health insurance for overseas visitors.
