Medical Diagnostic Radiographer — 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 Medical Diagnostic Radiographer for migration purposes is handled by: ASMIRT.
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.
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer × Subclass 485 — pathway overview
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer (ANZSCO 251211) is a relevant occupation for holders and applicants of the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa. This visa is designed for international students who have recently completed an eligible qualification in Australia and wish to gain local work experience before pursuing a permanent visa pathway. The Post-Higher Education Work stream is available to graduates of bachelor, honours, masters, or doctoral degrees from a CRICOS-registered Australian institution. Graduates working in or aiming towards a career as Medical Diagnostic Radiographers can use this period to build Australian work experience, satisfy requirements for a future skills assessment with Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT), and accumulate the points needed for a subsequent skilled migration application. Applicants must be under 35 years of age, have held a student visa within six months of application, meet English language requirements, and hold valid Overseas Student Health Cover or an equivalent arrangement. The visa is granted for two to four years depending on the level of qualification completed. Application fees start from approximately 1,730 dollars. 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 Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 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.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations for Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.