Special Category visa (subclass 444)

Overview

A visa listed by the Department of Home Affairs. Open its official page for current streams, requirements and application availability.

General factual information. This page does not assess your eligibility and has not been reviewed by a lawyer or registered migration agent.

Requirements

Open the official visa page for its current requirements and stream details. A listing here does not mean applications are open.

Documents & forms

Home Affairs lists the documents for each stream. Your practitioner can prepare a checklist for your matter.

Forms commonly used with this visa

• Form 1022: Notification of Changes in Circumstances — To notify a change in circumstances after lodgement.
• Form 956a: Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient — To appoint an authorised recipient for correspondence.

Factual associations from a dated snapshot. The official visa page lists what an application actually requires.

Open official visa documents and instructions

General preparation checklist — a printable, official-linked list of common steps and documents. It is not advice.

Published processing times and charges

Visa application charge (published table)

Generic published amounts as at 2026-07-01. Government charges are separate from any professional fee, and surcharges or exemptions may apply. Current official pricing ↗

Updates & sources

Australian Government Department of Home Affairs

Source link checked: 9 September 2026. This records a source check, not a guarantee that the information has not changed.

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