Subclass 403 — Temporary Work (International Relations) Visa — immi.wiki

The Subclass 403 Temporary Work (International Relations) visa covers a range of streams relating to Australia's international obligations and bilateral arrangements. It is not a single-purpose visa but rather a container for several distinct activities that share the characteristic of being connected to Australia's foreign policy or inter-governmental commitments.

The main streams are:

• Domestic Worker (Diplomat): for domestic workers employed by accredited diplomats at foreign missions in Australia
• Foreign Government Agency: for employees of foreign government agencies in Australia
• Seasonal Worker Programme: for seasonal agricultural workers from specified Pacific nations and Timor-Leste under bilateral agreements
• Domestic Worker (Executive): for domestic workers employed by senior foreign executives of international organisations

Eligibility requirements depend on the stream. Common across all streams:

• The applicant must be employed by or associated with an accredited foreign government entity, approved seasonal employer, or international organisation as relevant to the stream
• Health and character requirements must be met
• Stream-specific criteria apply (e.g., for the Seasonal Worker Programme, the applicant must be a national of an approved country and have received an offer from an approved employer)

Applications are lodged via ImmiAccount. Requirements for supporting evidence differ by stream. Seasonal Worker Programme applications require employer nomination and Department of Employment approval before the visa application can be lodged.

Conditions vary by stream. Domestic worker stream holders are typically restricted to working for the sponsoring diplomat or executive. Seasonal Worker Programme holders are tied to their approved employer and region. Duration of stay is determined by the specific stream and activity approved.