Subclass 403 · Temporary
Temporary Work (International Relations) Visa (Subclass 403)
Work in Australia under government agreements, the PALM scheme, the MATES program for Indian graduates, and other international arrangements.
About the Temporary Work (International Relations) Visa (Subclass 403)
The Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) supports Australia's international relations through several streams, from bilateral government agreements and the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme to the Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES) for Indian graduates.
MATES lets Indian passport holders aged 18 to 30 who have graduated from an eligible institution live and work in Australia for up to 2 years, after being selected in the MATES ballot.
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.
Subclass 403 Streams
Each stream supports work under a government arrangement or international relations.
Work under a bilateral agreement between an Australian government and a foreign government.
View full detailsFor Indian graduates aged 18 to 30 selected in the MATES ballot, with an eligible qualification.
View full detailsFor citizens of PALM countries employed by an approved PALM scheme employer.
For staff of foreign government agencies working in Australia.
View full detailsFor people entitled to privileges and immunities under international arrangements.
View full detailsFor domestic workers employed by diplomatic or consular staff.
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The Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme lets eligible Indian graduates aged 18 to 30 live and work in Australia for up to 2 years, after being selected in a ballot.
Indian passport holders aged 18 to 30 (inclusive) who have graduated from an eligible educational institution with an eligible qualification and are selected in the MATES ballot.
For citizens of participating Pacific countries employed by an approved PALM scheme employer, for up to 9 months (short-term) or 4 years (long-term).
From AUD365 for the PALM stream and from AUD470 for streams such as MATES and Government Agreement.
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