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Australia Temporary Work (International Relations) visa - Privileges and Immunities stream (Subclass 403)

18 facts quoted from the official source

This visa stream lets you come to Australia if you have, or expect to have, privileges and immunities under relevant legislation.

Route type
Work
Can bring
dependants
from the official record
Requirements
8
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.

8 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Be Able To Support Yourself And Any DependantsWhile you are in Australia, you must have the financial capacity to support yourself and any dependent family members who come with you.
  • Character and securityYou and family members aged 16 years and over who apply for the visa with you must meet our character requirement.
  • Have A Letter Of SupportYou must have a letter of support from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) recommending that you should be granted the visa.
  • Have Or Expect To Have Privileges And ImmunitiesThese must be listed under the International Organisations (Privileges and Immunities) Act 1963 or the Overseas Missions (Privileges and Immunities) Act 1995.
  • Have This VisaIf you are applying in Australia, you must hold or, in the last 12 months, have held a temporary substantive visa.
  • Not Had A Visa Cancelled Or An Application RefusedWe will consider your immigration history when we make a decision on your application.
  • Repay DebtIf you owe the Australian Government money, you must have paid it back or have a formal arrangement to pay it back.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health insuranceYou are personally liable for all your healthcare costs while you are in Australia.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThese must be listed under the International Organisations (Privileges and Immunities) Act 1963 or the Overseas Missions (Privileges and Immunities) Act 1995.
  • Official Rights TextWith this visa, you can work in Australia as an international representative, and travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid.
  • Official source basisThese must be listed under the International Organisations (Privileges and Immunities) Act 1963 or the Overseas Missions (Privileges and Immunities) Act 1995.
  • Official StreamThe official page identifies the Privileges and Immunities stream.
  • Report summaryThese must be listed under the International Organisations (Privileges and Immunities) Act 1963 or the Overseas Missions (Privileges and Immunities) Act 1995.
  • Visa SubclassThe official page identifies this route as subclass 403.
  • Work and study rightsYou must continue to be employed by the employer you were granted the visa to work for.
Family

Who you can bring

dependants
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Official Cost TextFreechecked 2026-07-26
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Meet The Genuine Temporary Stay RequirementYou must only intend to stay temporarily in Australia.
  • Official Stay TextYou can stay for the time specified in your visa grant letter, usually while you are an international representative.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for the Subclass 403 to Australia?
The official source states: This visa stream lets you come to Australia if you have, or expect to have, privileges and immunities under relevant legislation.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: You are personally liable for all your healthcare costs while you are in Australia.

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

We checked 18 points against the official source; 18 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.

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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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