Special Purpose visa
A visa granted automatically, without an application, to people with a prescribed status, such as members of certain foreign armed forces and airline crew.
Overview
With this visa you can
- Enter and stay in Australia while you hold the prescribed status
Requirements
The official page lists these main requirements. Each stream adds its own.
- Have a prescribed status, for example as a member of certain foreign armed forces or as airline crew
Documents & forms
The official page lists the documents to provide with an application. Open the documents list on Home Affairs.
Updates & sources
Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs. This summary was written from the official page on 20 October 2026.
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