Processing times
Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403)
How long Home Affairs took to decide recent applications. These figures describe past decisions, not how long any one application will take.
Official processing times
Home Affairs publishes how long it took to decide past applications: the time within which 25, 50, 75 and 90 per cent were decided. Each stream keeps its own reporting period.
YourVisaSite compares this list with the Home Affairs processing times on a regular schedule. Our copy last changed on 21 October 2026. The source reports 12 October 2026 for this version; this is separate from our check date. A successful check does not independently verify every underlying fact. The official source remains the authority; open it before you rely on an entry.
| Stream | 25% of applications | 50% | 75% | 90% | Reporting period ended | Source published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) | 7 days | 27 days | 57 days | 78 days | 31 August 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
| Foreign Government Agency | 13 days | 50 days | 85 days | 4 months | 31 August 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
| Government Agreement | 5 days | 12 days | 29 days | 45 days | 31 August 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
| Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES) | 3 months | 4 months | 4 months | 5 months | 31 August 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
| Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme | 13 days | 15 days | 18 days | 30 days | 31 August 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs, CC BY 3.0 Australia with source-specific exclusions (Australian Government Department of Home Affairs, CC BY 3.0 Australia with source-specific exclusions). Past decisions only; not a prediction for any application. Current official processing times ↗