Osteopath — 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 Osteopath for migration purposes is handled by: AOAC.
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.
Osteopath × Subclass 485 — pathway overview
Osteopath (ANZSCO 252112) is listed on the relevant skilled occupation list, making it eligible for the Graduate Work stream of the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa — a temporary visa for international graduates who have recently completed a qualifying Australian degree and wish to live, study and work in Australia after graduation. The Graduate Work stream of the 485 visa is not employer-sponsored or points-tested. The Graduate Work stream requires the occupation to appear on the relevant skilled occupation list and a positive skills assessment from an approved body. Eligible graduates may work in Australia temporarily to gain experience in their skilled occupation, often as a stepping stone toward a subsequent skilled migration visa such as the Subclass 189 or 190. Applicants must have completed at least two years of a relevant Australian qualification and obtain a skills assessment from the Osteopathy Board of Australia via AHPRA confirming suitability for the Osteopath occupation. Standard health, character, and English language requirements apply. Registration with AHPRA is mandatory before commencing practice in Australia. 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 Osteopath
- 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 Osteopath
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.