Foreign Government Agency stream (Subclass 403)
The Foreign Government Agency stream offers an opportunity to come to Australia for specific activities. Individuals can work in Australia as representatives of foreign government agencies, foreign diplomatic or consular missions, international organizations recognized by Australia, or as foreign language teachers employed by foreign governments in Australian schools.
Duration: This is a temporary visa, and the duration is specified in your visa grant notice, typically up to 4 years unless a shorter period is approved by your employer.
Extension: You can apply to stay longer in Australia under the Foreign Government Agency stream if you continue to be supported by the government agency, mission, or international organization, and your continued employment benefits Australia.
Family Members: You can include members of the family unit in your application, but they must meet health and character requirements. Family members who are not coming to Australia may also have to meet health requirements if you apply for this visa from outside Australia.
With this visa, you can:
Work as an employed representative of a foreign government agency, including foreign tourist or media bureaus or trade offices that operate in Australia without official status.
Work as an employed representative of a foreign diplomatic or consular mission.
Work as an employed representative of an international organization recognized by Australia.
Work as a foreign language teacher employed by a foreign government in an Australian school.
Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid.
Apply on your application to bring your immediate family.
The visa costs AUD355.00 for the main applicant, with an additional charge for each family member who applies for the visa with you. Other costs for health checks, police certificates, and biometrics may apply. Some applicants may be exempt from the visa application charge if they hold a valid diplomatic, official, or service passport and have a Third Person Note from their government.
If granted this visa, you and your family must comply with all visa conditions and Australian laws. Various conditions may be attached to this visa, including work limitations, public interest criteria, health insurance, and reporting your location in Australia.
The processing time for your application may vary, depending on factors such as the completeness of your application and whether additional information is required. It’s crucial to pay the correct visa application charge for the processing to proceed.
To be eligible for this visa, you must:
Have a letter of support from the foreign government agency, ministry, mission, or international organization. If you applied as a foreign language teacher, you must also provide a letter of support from an Australian school or relevant state or territory education authority.
Be able to support yourself and any dependents financially during your stay in Australia.
Work as a representative of a foreign government agency or as a foreign language teacher employed by a foreign government in an Australian school. Your employment in Australia should benefit the country and not disadvantage Australian residents.
Hold or have held a temporary substantive visa in the last 12 months, with specific exclusions.
Have adequate health insurance for the duration of your stay in Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
This visa allows individuals to work in Australia as representatives of foreign government agencies, diplomatic or consular missions, international organizations, or as foreign language teachers employed by foreign governments in Australian schools.
This is a temporary visa, typically valid for up to 4 years, as specified in your visa grant notice.
Yes, you can apply for an extension if your continued employment benefits Australia and you continue to be supported by the relevant government agency, mission, or organization.
Yes, you can include family members in your application if they meet health and character requirements.
The main applicant is charged AUD355.00, with additional fees for family members. Other costs such as health checks and police certificates may apply.
You can apply for this visa whether you are in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance.
Visa conditions may include work limitations, health insurance, and reporting your location in Australia.
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).