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Australia Temporary Work (International Relations) visa - Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) (Subclass 403)

21 facts quoted from the official source

This visa stream lets a person aged 18 years or older do temporary full-time domestic work in Australia in the household of someone who holds a Diplomatic (Temporary) visa (subclass 995).

Route type
Work
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
12
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

12 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Age RequirementYou must be aged 18 years of age or older.
  • Be Able To Support YourselfWhile you are in Australia, you must have the financial capacity to support yourself.
  • Character and securityYou must meet our character requirement.
  • Have An Interview With UsWe need to meet with you to confirm your identity, employment details and see your documents.
  • Have The Support Of The Department Of Foreign Affairs And TradeYou must have a letter of support from the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
  • Have This VisaIf you apply from in Australia, you must already hold a Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) in the Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular Stream).
  • Health RequirementYou must meet our health requirement.
  • Job offerYour pay and working conditions must meet the relevant Australian legislation and awards.
  • Not Had A Visa Cancelled Or An Application RefusedYou may not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused.
  • Repay DebtIf you owe the Australian Government money, you must have paid it back or formally arrange to pay it back.
  • Work As A Full Time Domestic WorkerYou must intend to work as a full-time domestic worker in the Australian household of a person who holds a Diplomatic visa (subclass 995).
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health insuranceYou must have adequate health cover for the whole of your stay.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryYou must be aged 18 years of age or older.
  • Official Rights TextYou can do full-time domestic work in the household of someone holding a Diplomatic (Temporary) visa (subclass 995) and travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid.
  • Official source basisYou must be aged 18 years of age or older.
  • Official StreamThe official page identifies the Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular).
  • Report summaryYou must be aged 18 years of age or older.
  • Visa SubclassThe official page identifies this route as subclass 403.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Official Cost TextFrom AUD 470.00 (Concessions apply in limited circumstances)checked 2026-07-26
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Meet The Genuine Temporary Stay RequirementYou must have a genuine intention to stay temporarily in Australia.
  • Official Stay TextUp to 12 months on your first visa. A further Domestic Worker stream visa will let you stay for the time specified in your Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) support letter.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for the Subclass 403 to Australia?
The official source states: This visa stream lets a person aged 18 years or older do temporary full-time domestic work in Australia in the household of someone who holds a Diplomatic (Temporary) visa (subclass 995).
02Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: You must have adequate health cover for the whole of your stay.

Every answer is quoted from the official immi.homeaffairs.gov.au page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 21 points against the official source; 21 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immi.homeaffairs.gov.auLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Australia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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