Skilled Recognised Graduate visa 476
Permanently closed to new applications from 1 July 2024. Information remains for holders.
Closed to new applicants
Who it is for
Existing holders only. A cap was placed on the visa on 22 December 2023 and it closed permanently from 1 July 2024. No subsequent entrant applications can be lodged from 1 July 2024.
Main requirements
- No new applications.
- Holders can live, study and work temporarily until their visa expiry date, and must keep adequate health insurance.
Where you apply from
Closed.
Your journey, step by step
From the first enquiry to the decision and after, with how a registered migration agent helps at each step. No step promises an outcome.
- Holders: plan the next visa
Check your expiry in VEVO and plan a skilled or employer visa.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent plans a realistic next visa before expiry.
Government charges from 1 July 2026
Paid to the Department of Home Affairs, not to us.
| Applicant or item | Charge (A$) |
|---|---|
| New applications | Closed |
Home Affairs does not publish a separate charge for every applicant type on this visa; check the Visa Pricing Estimator.
Processing times
Home Affairs Global visa processing times. A guide only, not a promise.
| Processing time | Not published. Home Affairs processing times |
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Common refusal reasons
- Not applicable to new applications.
Document checklist
Tick items as you gather them. Your ticks stay on this device only.
- Holders
Recent and upcoming changes
- 1 July 2024
Permanently closed to new applications, including subsequent entrants.
- 22 December 2023
A cap was placed on the visa.
Talk it through before you apply.
The first 15 minutes are free and general. Personal advice starts after a written service agreement.
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice for your situation. Rules and charges change; check the official sources before you act.