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Subclass 403 Visa – Temporary Work in Australia 🇦🇺

The Subclass 403 Temporary Work (International Relations) Visa allows eligible applicants to live and work in Australia temporarily under special government programs and international agreements.

This visa includes 6 streams, such as:
Government Agreement Stream
Foreign Government Agency Stream
Domestic Worker (Diplomatic/Consular) Stream
Privileges & Immunities Stream
Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Stream
MATES Stream (for eligible Indian professionals)

Depending on the stream, applicants may stay in Australia for up to 4 years.

Basic requirements include:
Meeting stream-specific eligibility
Health & character checks
Valid health insurance
Genuine temporary stay intention
Eligible Countries – Subclass 403 Visa (by Stream)

PALM Stream (Pacific Australia Labour Mobility)
Eligible countries:
Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

MATES Stream (India Only)
For Indian graduates and early-career professionals
Requirements:
• Must be an Indian citizen
• Age 30 or under
• Selected through ballot

Government Agreement Stream
Available for applicants from countries that have a formal agreement with Australia (varies by program).

Foreign Government Agency Stream
For foreign government representatives or language teachers approved by Australia.

Privileges & Immunities Stream
For people working with international organisations (e.g., UN, WHO) with DFAT approval.

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