Midwife — 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 Midwife for migration purposes is handled by: ANMAC.
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.
Midwife × Subclass 485 — pathway overview
Midwife (ANZSCO 254111) is listed on the relevant skilled occupation list, making it eligible for the Graduate Work stream of the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa. This temporary visa enables international graduates who completed a qualifying Australian qualification to live and work in Australia, including those trained as midwifery professionals supporting maternity and perinatal care across hospitals, birth centres, and community settings. The Graduate Work stream is not employer-sponsored or points-tested. It requires the occupation to appear on the relevant list and a positive skills assessment from an approved assessing body. Eligible graduates may work in Australia temporarily to gain experience, often as a stepping stone toward a Subclass 189 or 190 permanent visa. A positive skills assessment from Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) is required, verifying that overseas qualifications and clinical experience meet Australian registration standards for the Midwife role. Standard health, character, and English language requirements apply. Government charges and skills assessment fees are payable. The 485 Graduate Work stream is temporary; holders wishing to remain must apply for a further visa before expiry. 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 Midwife
- 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 Midwife
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.