Subclass 403 · Government Agreement stream
Temporary Work (International Relations) Visa (Subclass 403): Government Agreement stream
Work in Australia under a bilateral agreement between an Australian government and another country's government.
About this stream
Key facts from Home Affairs, in plain English.
- Work under the terms of a bilateral government agreement
- Travel in and out of Australia while the visa is valid
- Bring immediate family, if the agreement allows and your letter of support says so
AUD470 for the main applicant. A lower cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens from 1 July 2026.
This visa cannot be extended.
Eligibility
What you need.
Meet the agreement's terms, any licensing or registration needs, and show your work benefits Australia.
Both the Australian and foreign signatories must support your stay.
Show you can support yourself and any family members coming with you.
Hold, or have held in the last 28 days, 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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A visa for people working under a bilateral agreement between an Australian government and a foreign government.
AUD470 for the main applicant.
Yes, if the agreement allows it and your letter of support from the Australian signatory says so.
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