Skilled — Recognised Graduate Visa (Subclass 476)

Last Updated: 14 July 2026

Why Apply for a Subclass 476 Visa?

• Live in Australia for up to 18 months
• Work and study in Australia
• Explore employment opportunities related to your engineering background
• Potentially transition to another Australian visa pathway if eligible
• Travel to and from Australia while the visa remains valid
• Include eligible family members, subject to the applicable requirements

Important: The Skilled — Recognised Graduate Visa (Subclass 476) is closed to new applications. The information below is therefore primarily useful for understanding the former visa pathway and its requirements.

Skilled — Recognised Graduate Visa Subclass 476

The Skilled — Recognised Graduate Visa (Subclass 476) was designed for recent engineering graduates from specified recognised educational institutions.

The visa allowed eligible graduates to gain professional experience, work and undertake further study in Australia for a temporary period.

Applicants generally needed to have completed an eligible engineering qualification from a recognised institution within the required period before applying.

Benefits of the Skilled — Recognised Graduate Visa

Eligible Subclass 476 visa holders could:

• Live anywhere in Australia
• Work in Australia
• Study in Australia
• Travel to and from Australia while the visa was valid
• Explore further Australian visa or permanent residence pathways if eligible
• Include eligible family members subject to the relevant requirements

Eligibility and Requirements for Subclass 476

The supplied source identifies the following requirements:

• Hold an engineering degree from a recognised educational institution
• Be under 31 years of age
• Not be the primary holder of a Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) or another Subclass 476 visa
• Meet the applicable health requirements
• Meet the applicable character requirements
• Demonstrate the required English language ability, unless holding an eligible passport
• Sign the Australian Values Statement
• Provide a copy of your passport and national identity documents
• Provide evidence of previous or current relationships where applicable
• Provide police certificates where required

English Language Requirement

Applicants were required to demonstrate English proficiency unless they held a valid passport from one of the specified countries:

• United Kingdom
• United States
• Canada
• New Zealand
• Republic of Ireland

Universities Recognised for Subclass 476

The supplied source lists the following institutions:

Argentina

• Catholic University of Argentina

Brazil

• Federal University of Minas Gerais

Chile

• Universidad Catolica del Norte
• Catholic University of Chile
• University of Chile
• University of Concepcion

Finland

• HUT, Helsinki

Germany

• RWTH, Aachen
• Technical University of Berlin
• Technical University of Clausthal
• TU Bergakademie Freiberg
• University of Hannover

Hungary

• University of Miskolc

India

• Anna University, Chennai
• Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
• Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
• Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
• Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad

Iran

• Amir Kabir University of Technology
• University of Tehran

China

• Beijing Normal University
• Beijing Petroleum University
• Beijing University of Chemical Technology
• Beijing University of Technology
• China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing
• Guangzhou University
• Shanghai University of Engineering Science
• Shanghai Jiao Tong University
• Tongji University
• Tsinghua University
• University of Science and Technology, Beijing

Philippines

• University of the Philippines

Poland

• Wroclaw University of Technology

Slovakia

• TU Kosice

Sweden

• Lulea University of Technology

Tanzania

• University of Dar es Salaam

Steps to Apply for Subclass 476 Visa

Step 1: Check Your Eligibility

Review the eligibility requirements and confirm that your engineering qualification and educational institution meet the applicable criteria.

Step 2: Prepare Your Documents

Gather your passport, engineering qualification documents, English language evidence, relationship documents and other supporting documentation required for the application.

Step 3: Submit the Visa Application

Complete the required application and provide the supporting documents requested by the Australian immigration authorities.

Step 4: Monitor Your Application

After submission, monitor your application status and respond to any requests for additional information.

Step 5: Travel to Australia

If the visa is granted, make your travel arrangements and begin your permitted stay in Australia.

Cost of Subclass 476 Visa

The supplied source lists the Subclass 476 visa application charge as AUD 465.

Because the visa is now closed to new applications, this historical fee should not be presented as a current application fee.

Processing Time for Subclass 476

The supplied source states a processing time of approximately 12 months, with some applications potentially taking 17 months or longer where incorrect information or other processing issues caused delays.

These figures relate to the former visa and should not be presented as current processing times for a visa that is closed to new applications.

How WorldVisaHelp Can Help

Although Subclass 476 is closed to new applications, engineering graduates may have other Australian skilled migration or work visa options depending on their qualifications, occupation, experience and circumstances.

WorldVisaHelp can assist with:

• Assessing your Australian visa eligibility
• Identifying alternative skilled migration pathways
• Understanding skills assessment requirements
• Preparing a personalised document checklist
• Reviewing application documentation
• Understanding employer-sponsored and skilled migration options
• Guidance for Australian PR pathways

If you are an engineering graduate looking to work or settle in Australia, choosing the correct current visa pathway is more important than relying on the closed Subclass 476 route.