Dancer or Choreographer — Subclass 485 Pathway
Temporary Graduate visa · 18 months to 5 years (depending on stream and qualification)
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 485 — Temporary Graduate visa
- Points test
- Not points-tested
- Sponsor
- No sponsor required
- Eligibility list
- No specific list
- Base fee
- from $2,235 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~4-12 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Dancer or Choreographer for migration purposes is handled by: VETASSESS.
No occupation-list eligibility — any qualification recognised by the AQF is in scope, with skills assessment only required for the Post-Vocational Education Work stream.
Dancer or Choreographer × Subclass 485 — pathway overview
Dancers and Choreographers (ANZSCO 211112) may access the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa following completion of an eligible Australian qualification. The Subclass 485 is a post-study temporary visa that is not points-tested and does not require an employer or state sponsor. It enables recent graduates to remain in Australia temporarily to gain local work experience after completing a CRICOS-registered course. Applicants must be under 35 at application, have held a valid student visa in the last six months, and meet Competent English (IELTS 6.0 in each band or equivalent). Australian Health Insurance is required throughout the visa period. The duration ranges from 18 months to several years depending on the stream and level of qualification completed. The indicative fee is from AUD 2,235, with processing typically taking 4 to 12 months. While the Subclass 485 does not itself grant permanent residency, it gives graduates time to build Australian work experience and complete skills assessments that may support a future points-tested or employer-sponsored permanent visa application. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Key requirements
High-level criteria for Subclass 485. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 35 years of age at application (with exemptions for select fields)
- Recent graduate of an eligible Australian qualification (CRICOS-registered)
- Held a valid student visa in the last six months
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Positive skills assessment (Post-Vocational Education Work stream only)
- Health, character, and Australian Health Insurance
Other visa pathways for Dancer or Choreographer
- 189Details →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
State nominations for Dancer or Choreographer
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.