Subclass 403
Temporary Work (International Relations) visa
For work in specific circumstances that support Australia's international relations, including government agreements, the PALM scheme and international representatives.
Overview
Streams
Requirements
The official page lists these main requirements. Each stream adds its own.
- Meet the requirements of the stream you apply in, including any support or sponsorship it needs
Documents & forms
The official page lists the documents to provide with an application. Open the documents list on Home Affairs.
Published processing times and charges
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 ↗
Processing times for this visa, by stream, with the reporting period.
Visa application charge
| Application | Main applicant | Each additional applicant 18 or over | Each additional applicant under 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
Government Agreement streamOfficial conditions and notesNote Your visa application charge might be nil if you are: a holder of a valid diplomatic, official or service passport; and have a third person note of support for the application from your government, or government agency, of your home country. get_app Go to visa page | $470 | $470 | $120 |
Foreign Government streamOfficial conditions and notesNote Your visa application charge might be nil if you are: a holder of a valid diplomatic, official or service passport; and have a third person note of support for the application from your government, or government agency, of your home country. get_app Go to visa page | $470 | $470 | $120 |
Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) streamOfficial conditions and notesNote Your visa application charge might be nil if you are: a holder of a valid diplomatic, official or service passport; and have a third person note of support for the application from your government, or government agency, of your home country. N/A* Means that additional applicants are not eligible for this visa. get_app Go to visa page | $470 | — | — |
Privileges and Immunities streamOfficial conditions and notesNote N/A get_app Go to visa page | No charge | — | — |
Pacific Australia Labour Mobility streamOfficial conditions and notesNote get_app Go to visa page | $365 | $355 | $85 |
Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES)Official conditions and notesNote get_app Go to visa page | $470 | $470 | $120 |
YourVisaSite compares this list with the Home Affairs price list on a regular schedule. Our copy last changed on 21 October 2026. A successful check does not independently verify every underlying fact. The official source remains the authority; open it before you rely on an entry. Other costs, such as health checks or a second instalment, may apply, and government charges are separate from any professional fee. Current official pricing ↗
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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