Tennis Coach — 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 Tennis Coach 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.
Tennis Coach × Subclass 485 — pathway overview
Tennis Coach (ANZSCO 452316) appears on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), making graduates in this occupation eligible to extend their stay in Australia under the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa after completing Australian study requirements. The Subclass 485 is not points-tested; it is available to recent graduates who have completed at least two academic years of study in Australia. The Graduate Work stream of the Subclass 485 visa is relevant for occupations on an eligible skilled occupation list. Applicants must hold a qualification in a field closely related to the nominated occupation and obtain a positive skills assessment from VETASSESS. The skills assessment confirms that Australian study is related to the nominated skilled occupation. Key requirements include having graduated within the past six months at the time of application, holding a valid student visa, meeting English language proficiency standards, and satisfying health and character requirements. The Graduate Work stream is generally granted for eighteen months. VETASSESS, the skills assessment authority for this occupation, evaluates qualifications and work experience against Australian standards for the occupation. 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 Tennis Coach
- 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 Tennis Coach
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.