Subclass 403 · Foreign Government Agency stream
Temporary Work (International Relations) Visa (Subclass 403): Foreign Government Agency stream
For representatives of foreign government agencies without official status in Australia, such as trade offices, tourist and media bureaus.
About this stream
Key facts from Home Affairs, in plain English.
Work as a representative of a foreign government agency without official status in Australia, such as a foreign tourist or media bureau or trade office, or an international organisation recognised by Australia.
You can include members of your family unit.
You can apply to stay longer if you are still supported by the agency, or still teaching a foreign language in an Australian school, and your work benefits Australia.
Eligibility
What you need.
From a foreign government agency, foreign national government or recognised international organisation.
Show you can support yourself and any family members.
Hold, or have held in the last 12 months, a temporary substantive visa.
You are personally responsible for healthcare costs, so you must keep adequate health insurance for your whole stay.
You must genuinely intend to stay temporarily and only do the work or activity in your application.
Government debts must be repaid or arranged, and previous refusals or cancellations are considered.
Step by step
How to apply.
Before you apply
Get the required letter of support or ballot selection, and check your eligibility.
Not sure this is the right visa for you? Contact Outlook Immigration and our registered migration agent will confirm the best pathway.
Gather your documents
Prepare identity, employment and health insurance evidence.
Apply
Lodge your application and pay any visa cost.
After you apply
Respond to requests for information or an interview.
When you have this visa
What you can and must do.
Only do the work or activity your visa was granted for, and meet all visa conditions.
Travel in and out of Australia as often as you like while the visa is valid.
Based on Department of Home Affairs information (October 2026). Visa costs, thresholds, occupation lists and processing times can change, so always confirm current details on the Department of Home Affairs website or ask our team. This page is general information, not migration advice for your circumstances.
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Temporary Work (International Relations) Visa (Subclass 403): Foreign Government Agency stream FAQs
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Representatives of foreign government agencies without official status in Australia, such as trade offices and tourist or media bureaus.
Yes, if you are still supported by the agency and your work benefits Australia.
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