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403 Temporary Work (International Relations) Visa

The Temporary Work (International Relations) Visa (Subclass 403), is designed for individuals who wish to enter Australia to engage in specific activities related to international relations, such as diplomatic work, government-sponsored programs, or other international obligations. This visa allows you to stay in Australia temporarily while contributing to international relations efforts
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Agriculture visa 403

403 Temporary Work (International Relations) Visa

The Temporary Work (International Relations) Visa (Subclass 403), is designed for individuals who wish to enter Australia to engage in specific activities related to international relations, such as diplomatic work, government-sponsored programs, or other international obligations. This visa allows you to stay in Australia temporarily while contributing to international relations efforts

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Requirements To Apply For an Temporary Work (Intl. Relations) Visa (Subclass 403)

Typically, you must have a formal invitation, nomination, or sponsorship from the Australian government or a foreign government agency. This invitation may be related to diplomatic missions, government programs, or international relations activities.

The Subclass 403 Visa has various streams, each with its unique set of eligibility criteria. Depending on your chosen stream, you must meet the specific requirements relevant to that stream.

Types Of 403 Temporary Work (Intl. Relations) Visas

The Subclass 403 visa comprises of five streams tailored to the specific circumstances that improve international relations:

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Government Agreement stream

This visa stream allows a person to work in Australia under the terms and conditions of a bilateral agreement between the Australian Government and a government of another country.

 

You can stay until the time we specify in your visa grant notice, which may be up to 2 years.

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Foreign Government Agency stream

This visa stream lets you come to Australia for specific activities. You could work in Australia employed by a foreign government as a foreign language teacher or as a representative of a foreign government agency.

 

You can stay until the time we specify in your visa grant notice, which may be up to 4 years.

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Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) stream

This visa stream lets a person aged 18 years or older do temporary full-time domestic work in Australia in the household of someone who holds a Diplomatic (Temporary) visa (subclass 995).

 

You can stay until the time we specify in your visa grant notice, which may be up to 12 months, after which it needs to be extended.

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Privileges and Immunities stream

This visa stream lets you come to Australia if you have, or expect to have, privileges and immunities under relevant legislation. You can stay in Australia on this visa while you are working as an international representative.

 

This visa stream lets you come to Australia if you have, or expect to have, privileges and immunities under relevant legislation. You can stay in Australia on this visa while you are working as an international representative.

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Pacific Australia Labour Mobility stream

This visa stream lets you come to Australia to participate in the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme.

 

You will need to ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​be a citizen and resident of a specified Pacific Island country, and be sponsored by a Temporary Activities Sponsor, approved by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to participate in the program.

 

You can stay until the time we specify in your visa grant notice, which may be up to 4 years. 

How To Apply For A 403 Visa?

The easiest way to apply for a 403 visa is to contact Absolute Immigration.  A discovery call with our experienced team will ensure you are on the right immigration pathway for your circumstances.
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Once you reach out to Absolute Immigration, we set up a discovery call to understand what your needs are and what Visa best suits you.

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From there, we will send you a Strategy proposal outlining the steps we will take to assist you in getting a Visa for you to sign off on.

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Now our team leaps into action, following immigration pathways, taking care of the paperwork and helping you through the entire application process.

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You can get in touch with the team on our support lines: 1300 227 658 or +61 (03) 9827 3721. Alternatively, you can book a free 10 minute consultation through our Acuity Portal.

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You can get in touch with the team through our support email: aisupport@absoluteimmigration.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Temporary Work (International Relations) 403 visa is a temporary visa designed to facilitate the recruitment of individuals who are important to building Australia’s international relations.

The processing time for a Subclass 403 Temporary Work (International Relations) Visa in Australia can vary depending on various factors, including the specific circumstances of the applicant and the current workload of the Department of Home Affairs. Generally, it may take several weeks to several months for the visa to be processed.

The Subclass 403 Temporary Work (International Relations) Visa in Australia is a temporary visa and does not, by itself, lead to permanent residency. However, some pathways to permanent residency may be available to individuals who hold this visa, depending on their circumstances and the specific visa stream they are in.

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