Government Agreement stream (subclass 403)
This visa stream allows individuals to work in Australia under the terms and conditions of a bilateral agreement between the Australian Government and a foreign government.
Duration: This is a temporary visa, typically valid for up to 2 years, unless your foreign government agency requests a shorter period.
Extension: You cannot extend this visa, but you can apply for a further subclass 403 visa under the Government Agreement stream if you meet the requirements.
Family Members: You can include members of the family unit in your application. They must meet health and character requirements.
With this visa, you can:
Work under the terms and conditions of a bilateral agreement between the Australian Government or an Australian state or territory government.
Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want.
Apply to bring your immediate family, if permitted under the agreement and specified in the letter of support from the Australian signatory.
The visa costs AUD355.00 for the main applicant. There is also a fee for each family member who applies for the visa with you. Additional costs may include health checks, police certificates, and biometrics, which are not included in the base application fee.
When granted this visa, you and your family must comply with all visa conditions and Australian laws. Some potential conditions include work limitations, public interest criteria, health insurance, arrival and departure dates, and the requirement to keep authorities informed of your location in Australia.
The processing time for this visa stream varies as follows:
25% of applications: 2 Days
50% of applications: 8 Days
75% of applications: 16 Days
90% of applications: 27 Days
Processing times may be longer if the application is incomplete or requires further information.
To be eligible for this visa, you must:
Be engaged under the terms and conditions of a bilateral agreement between Australia or an Australian state or territory government and another country.
Have the support of the signatories to the agreement.
Intend to meet the terms and conditions of the agreement, including any licensing or registration requirements.
Have the financial capacity to support yourself and any dependents.
Hold or have held a temporary substantive visa (with specific exclusions).
Have adequate health insurance for the duration of your stay.
Monday – 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Tuesday – 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Wednesday – 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Thursday – 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Friday – 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
This visa allows individuals to work in Australia under bilateral agreements between the Australian Government or Australian state or territory governments and foreign governments.
The visa is temporary and can last up to 2 years, depending on the agreement, unless a foreign government requests a shorter period.
No, but you can apply for a further subclass 403 visa under the Government Agreement stream.
Yes, if permitted under the agreement and specified in the letter of support from the Australian signatory.
The main applicant is charged AUD355.00, with additional fees for family members. Other costs like health checks and police certificates may apply.
Yes, visa conditions may include work limitations, public interest criteria, health insurance, and reporting your location in Australia.
Processing times vary, with the quickest 25% taking 2 days and the longest 90% taking up to 27 days.
Yes, you must have adequate health insurance to cover medically necessary treatment during your stay.
You must intend to stay temporarily and perform the work specified in your visa application.
Your immigration history will be considered, and previous visa cancellations or refusals may affect your eligibility.
Currently, there are no frequently asked questions available for the Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114).