Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) stream (Subclass 403)
The Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) stream allows individuals aged 18 years or older to engage in temporary full-time domestic work in Australia within the household of someone holding a Diplomatic (Temporary) visa (subclass 995).
With this visa, you can:
Work in Australia for the duration your employer is posted in 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.
Duration: This is a temporary visa, typically issued for 12 months, extendable in Australia before the current visa expires, allowing you to stay for the length of your employer’s posting to Australia.
Extension: You cannot extend this visa, but you can apply for a subsequent Domestic Worker stream visa in Australia if you meet specific criteria.
Family Members: You cannot include family members in your application.
The visa costs AUD355.00 for the applicant. Additional costs for health checks, police certificates, and biometrics may apply. The Visa Pricing Estimator can help determine the exact cost, excluding additional expenses. Some applicants may be exempt from the visa application charge.
If granted this visa, you must comply with all visa conditions and Australian laws. Conditions might include work limitations, health insurance, and other requirements.
The processing time for your application may vary based on factors such as completeness, document submission, and information verification. Paying the correct visa application charge is essential for processing to continue.
To be eligible for this visa, you must:
Be 18 years of age or older.
Have a letter of support from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
Have an employment contract that complies with Australian workplace laws and practices.
Be able to support yourself financially during your stay in Australia.
Attend an interview at the nearest Australian mission (if applying outside Australia) or nearest office of the Department of Home Affairs (if applying in Australia) to confirm your identity, employment details, and documents.
Intend to work as a full-time domestic worker in the household of a person holding a Diplomatic visa (subclass 995).
Hold a Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) in the Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular Stream) if applying from within Australia.
Have adequate health insurance covering healthcare costs during your stay in Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
This visa allows individuals aged 18 or older to work as domestic workers in the households of those holding Diplomatic (Temporary) visas (subclass 995).
Typically, this is a 12-month visa, extendable to match the length of your employer’s posting to Australia.
You cannot extend this visa, but you may be eligible for a subsequent Domestic Worker visa if you meet specific criteria.
No, family members cannot be included in your application.
The main applicant is charged AUD355.00, with additional fees for health checks, police certificates, and biometrics.
You must be outside Australia when applying and when the initial application is decided. However, you can apply for subsequent Domestic Worker visas while inside or outside Australia.
Yes, visa conditions may include work limitations, health insurance, and other requirements.
Yes, you can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid.
The visa will be digitally linked to your passport, and you will not receive a physical label.
Your immigration history will be considered when making a decision on your application, potentially affecting your eligibility.
Currently, there are no frequently asked questions available for the Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114).