Subclass 942 · Airline crew
Crew Travel Authority (Subclass 942)
For international airline crew, positioning crew and safety inspectors without an Australian or New Zealand passport or Australian visa, who travel to Australia for work. Free.
About the Crew Travel Authority (Subclass 942)
The Crew Travel Authority (CTA) is for international airline crew who do not hold an Australian or New Zealand passport, or a valid Australian visa, and travel to and from Australia as part of their work. Holders enter as holders of a special purpose visa.
Airline crew members and aircraft safety inspectors can stay up to 30 days. Airline positioning crew can stay up to 5 days.
With this visa you can
- Travel to Australia as part of your work as airline crew or safety inspector
- Stay up to 30 days as crew or a safety inspector, or 5 days as positioning crew
You must
- Be airline crew, positioning crew or an aircraft safety inspector on an eligible international flight
- Not hold an Australian or New Zealand passport or a valid Australian visa
Based on Department of Home Affairs information (October 2026). Costs shown are the starting visa application charge for the main applicant. Always confirm current details on the Department of Home Affairs website or ask our team. This page is general information, not migration advice.
Crew Travel Authority (Subclass 942): Full Details
Everything about this visa, from eligibility to what happens after grant.
About this visa
Key facts from Home Affairs, in plain English.
Free.
Up to 30 days for crew and safety inspectors, and up to 5 days for positioning crew, as the holder of a special purpose visa.
Eligibility
What you need.
You must be an airline crew member, positioning crew member or aircraft safety inspector on an eligible international commercial passenger or cargo flight.
Step by step
How it works.
Your airline applies
The CTA is usually arranged by your airline before you travel.
Not sure this is the right visa for you? Contact Outlook Immigration and our registered migration agent will confirm the best pathway.
Travel to Australia
Travel as part of your crew duties.
When you have this visa
What happens next.
Leave Australia within the time allowed for your role.
Crew Travel Authority (Subclass 942) FAQs
Straight answers to the questions we hear most.
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International airline crew without an Australian or New Zealand passport or Australian visa who travel to Australia for work.
Up to 30 days for crew and safety inspectors, and up to 5 days for positioning crew.
No, it is free.
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