Privileges and Immunities stream (subclass 403)
The Privileges and Immunities stream of the Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) is designed for individuals who have, or expect to have, privileges and immunities under relevant legislation, allowing them to work in Australia as international representatives.
With this visa, you can:
Work in Australia as an international representative.
Travel to and from Australia as frequently as needed while the visa remains valid.
Include your immediate family members in your application.
Duration: This is a temporary visa with a specified duration, as mentioned in your visa grant letter. You can usually stay in Australia as long as you are working as an international representative with relevant privileges and immunities and maintain the support of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
Extension: This visa cannot be extended. To stay longer, you must apply for a new visa.
Family Members: You can include your family members in your application, provided they meet character requirements.
There is no cost associated with this visa; however, you may have to pay for police certificates and biometrics.
If granted this visa, you and your family must comply with all visa conditions and Australian laws, including work limitations, health insurance, and other requirements.
The processing time for your application may vary depending on factors such as application completeness and verification of information. It’s essential to pay the correct visa application charge for the processing to proceed.
To be eligible for this visa, you must:
Have, or expect to have, privileges and immunities listed under the International Organisations (Privileges and Immunities) Act 1963 or the Overseas Missions (Privileges and Immunities) Act 1995.
Have a letter of support from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) recommending that you should be granted the visa.
Be able to support yourself and any dependents financially during your stay in Australia.
Continue employment by the employer you were granted the visa to work for, in a position that has the privileges and immunities listed in the relevant legislation.
Hold or have held a temporary substantive visa within the last 12 months, with specific exclusions, if applying from within Australia.
Have adequate health insurance covering healthcare costs during your stay in Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
This visa is designed for individuals with privileges and immunities under relevant legislation, allowing them to work in Australia as international representatives.
The duration of stay is specified in your visa grant letter, and you can stay as long as you work as an international representative with relevant privileges and immunities, with DFAT’s support.
This visa cannot be extended; you need to apply for a new visa to stay longer.
Yes, you can include your immediate family members in your application if they meet character requirements.
There is no cost for the visa itself, but you may have to pay for police certificates and biometrics.
Yes, you can travel to and from Australia as often as needed while the visa remains valid.
The visa will be digitally linked to your passport, and no physical label is provided.
Your immigration history will be considered when making a decision on your application, potentially affecting your eligibility.
DFAT provides support for the application and issues a letter of recommendation.
You must maintain employment as specified in your visa application and meet the conditions of relevant legislation.
Currently, there are no frequently asked questions available for the Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114).