Subclass 403 · Privileges and Immunities stream
Temporary Work (International Relations) Visa (Subclass 403): Privileges and Immunities stream
For people with privileges and immunities under Australian law, such as staff of international organisations or overseas missions. No visa cost.
About this stream
Key facts from Home Affairs, in plain English.
- Work in Australia as an international representative
- Travel in and out of Australia while the visa is valid
- Bring your immediate family
There is no cost for this visa.
In or outside Australia, both when you apply and when the visa is decided.
Eligibility
What you need.
You must have, or expect to have, privileges and immunities under the International Organisations (Privileges and Immunities) Act 1963 or the Overseas Missions (Privileges and Immunities) Act 1995.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade must recommend that you be granted the visa.
Keep working for the employer and in the position the visa was granted for.
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): Privileges and Immunities stream FAQs
Straight answers to the questions we hear most.
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