Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403)
A temporary visa to work in specific circumstances that improve Australia’s international relations. Divided into 6 streams:
- Government Agreement Stream
- Foreign Government Agency Stream
- Domestic Worker (Diplomatic Or Consular) Stream
- Privileges And Immunities Stream
- Seasonal Worker Program
- Pacific Labour Scheme
403A Government Agreement Stream Details:
This visa stream allows a person to work in Australia under the terms and conditions of a bilateral agreement between the Australian Government and a government of another country.
| Stay period |
You can stay until the time we specify in your visa grant notice, which may be up to 2 years. |
| What you can do with this visa |
- Be engaged under the terms and conditions of a bilateral agreement between the Australian Government and a government of another country;
- Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid.
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| Requirements |
Must:
- Be engaged under the terms and conditions of a bilateral agreement between the Australian Government and a government of another country;
- Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid.
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| Cost |
Main Applicant:
Sub Applicant:
- Over 18 years of age: AU $285;
- Under 18 years of age: AU $75.
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| Conditions |
- Work limitation
- Outstanding requirements
- Character
- Health cover
- No entry before (person)
- No further stay
- Must maintain eligibility
- Departure arrangements
- Specified departure
- Notify address
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| Processing times |
- 75% of applications: 30 days;
- 90% of applications 43 days.
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（Note: above fees are subject to the final fee charged by the Australian Immigration Department）
403B Foreign Government Agency Stream Details:
This visa stream lets you come to Australia for specific activities. You could work in Australia employed by a foreign government as a foreign language teacher or as a representative of a foreign government agency.
| Stay period |
You can stay until the time we specify in your visa grant notice, which may be up to 4 years. |
| What you can do with this visa |
- Work as an employed representative of a foreign government agency, foreign diplomatic or consular mission or international organisation recognised by Australia;
- Work as a foreign language teacher employed by a foreign government in an Australian school.
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| Requirements |
Must:
- Be supported by the government agency;
- If you will be teaching a foreign language, be supported by an Australian school;
- Apply online.
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| Cost |
Main Applicant:
Sub Applicant:
- Over 18 years of age: AU $285;
- Under 18 years of age: AU $75.
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| Conditions |
- Work limitation
- Outstanding requirements
- Character
- Health cover
- No entry before (person)
- No further stay
- Must maintain eligibility
- Departure arrangements
- Specified departure
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| Processing times |
Unavailable |
（Note: above fees are subject to the final fee charged by the Australian Immigration Department）
403C Domestic Worker (Diplomatic Or Consular) Stream Details:
This visa stream lets a person aged 18 years or older do temporary full-time domestic work in Australia in the household of someone who holds a Diplomatic (Temporary) visa (subclass 995).
| Stay period |
Your first visa is usually valid for a stay of up to 12 months.
A further visa is usually valid for the length of your employer’s posting to Australia.
You can stay until the time we specify in your visa grant notice. |
| What you can do with this visa |
- work in Australia for the time your employer is posted to Australia
- travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid
- be in or outside Australia when you apply for subsequent Domestic Worker visas
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| Requirements |
Must:
- be outside Australia when you lodge your first application
- be employed full time in the household of a Diplomatic visa (subclass 995) holder in Australia
- Apply online.
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| Cost |
Main Applicant:
Sub Applicant:
- Over 18 years of age: AU $285;
- Under 18 years of age: AU $75.
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| Conditions |
- Work limitation
- Outstanding requirements
- Character
- Health cover
- No entry before (person)
- No further stay
- Must maintain eligibility
- Departure arrangements
- Specified departure
- Notify address
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| Processing times |
Unavailable |
（Note: above fees are subject to the final fee charged by the Australian Immigration Department）
Privileges And Immunities Stream Details:
This visa stream lets you come to Australia if you have, or expect to have, privileges and immunities under relevant legislation. You can stay in Australia on this visa while you are working as an international representative.
| Stay period |
You can stay for the time we specify in your visa grant letter. This is usually the time you are an international representative with the support of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
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| What you can do with this visa |
- Work in Australia for the time your employer is posted to Australia;
- Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid.
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| Requirements |
Must:
- Get a letter of support from DFAT recommending that you should be granted this visa;
- Have, or expect to have, the privileges and immunities listed under the International Organisations (Privileges and Immunities) Act 1963 or the Overseas Missions (Privileges and Immunities) Act 1995;
- Apply online.
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| Cost |
Main Applicant:
Sub Applicant:
- Over 18 years of age: AU $285;
- Under 18 years of age: AU $75.
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| Conditions |
- Work limitation
- Outstanding requirements
- Character
- Health cover
- No entry before (person)
- No further stay
- Must maintain eligibility
- Departure arrangements
- Specified departure
- Notify address
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| Processing times |
Unavailable |
（Note: above fees are subject to the final fee charged by the Australian Immigration Department）
Seasonal Worker Program Details:
This visa stream lets you come to Australia temporarily to participate in the Seasonal Worker Program.
| Stay period |
You can stay until the time we specify in your visa grant notice, which may be up to 9 months.
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| What you can do with this visa |
- Work as a seasonal labourer in selected industries for Australian employers who can’t source local labour.
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| Requirements |
Must:
- Be invited by an Australian employer who is a Temporary Activities Sponsor;
- Be a citizen of and resident in Timor-Leste, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu or Vanuatu;
- Be outside Australia when you apply and when we make a decision on your application.
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| Cost |
Main Applicant:
Sub Applicant:
- Over 18 years of age: AU $285;
- Under 18 years of age: AU $75.
|
| Conditions |
- Work limitation
- Outstanding requirements
- Character
- Health cover
- No entry before (person)
- No further stay
- Must maintain eligibility
- Departure arrangements
- Specified departure
- Notify address
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| Processing times |
- 75% of applications: 3 days
- 90% of applications: 6 days
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（Note: above fees are subject to the final fee charged by the Australian Immigration Department）
Pacific Labour Scheme Details:
This visa stream lets you come to Australia to participate in the Pacific Labour Scheme program.
| Stay period |
You can stay until the time we specify in your visa grant notice, which may be up to 3 years.
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| What you can do with this visa |
- Work in Australia for a Temporary Activities sponsor endorsed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to participate in the Pacific Labour Scheme;
- Work for no more than 3 years in rural and regional Australia.
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| Requirements |
Must:
- Be a resident of a specified Pacific Island country;
- Be invited by an Australian employer endorsed by DFAT who is a Temporary Activities sponsor;
- Be endorsed by DFAT to participate in the Pacific Labour Scheme program;
- Apply online.
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| Cost |
Main Applicant:
Sub Applicant:
- Over 18 years of age: AU $285;
- Under 18 years of age: AU $75.
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| Conditions |
- Outstanding requirements
- Character
- Health cover
- No entry before (person)
- No further stay
- Must maintain eligibility
- Departure arrangements
- Specified departure
- Notify address
- Work limitation
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| Processing times |
Unavailable |
（Note: above fees are subject to the final fee charged by the Australian Immigration Department）
