Temporary Work (International Relations) Visa - Government Agreement Stream (subclass 403)
Embassy required
- Processing time
- Varies by stream
- Fee
- AUD $375
- Validity
- Duration of agreement or posting (up to 4 years)
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Replaced the Diplomatic Visa (subclass 995) which closed on 4 April 2022. This visa covers multiple streams: Government Agreement, Foreign Government Agency, Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular), and Privileges and Immunities. For diplomatic and consular personnel, requests must be made by the sending state's foreign ministry via diplomatic note to DFAT. Also covers the Seasonal Worker Programme and Pacific Labour Scheme.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Open to all nationalities. Diplomatic and consular personnel must be formally recommended by DFAT for accreditation.
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Purpose of visit
Must be coming to Australia under a government agreement, as a foreign government agency employee, as a domestic worker for diplomatic staff, or under privileges and immunities arrangements
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Employment
Must have appropriate arrangements with a government agency or international organisation
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Police clearance
Countries required: Home country; Validity months: 12
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Health exam
Panel physician required: May be required; Validity months: 12
How to apply
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Document gathering
Sending state's foreign ministry or international organisation prepares visa request via diplomatic note to DFAT
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Document submission
Submit application through the appropriate diplomatic channel or ImmiAccount
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Fee payment
Pay AUD $375 (some streams may be fee-exempt for diplomatic personnel)
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Processing wait
Processing time varies by stream and diplomatic arrangements