Visas for working in Australia
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Working in Australia - short business visits
| Applicant in Australia at time application is lodged |
Applicant outside Australia at time application is lodged |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Risk* | High Risk | Low Risk* | High Risk | |
| Sponsored Business visitors | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 month |
| Non-Sponsored Business Visitors | n/a | n/a | 1 working day | 1 month |
The standard processing times are applicable provided all documents are submitted with the application form. The process may be delayed if additional information is required, including health examination and character checks.
See: Visiting Australia
Working as a sponsored employee or living in Australia as a temporary resident
| Applicant in Australia at time application is lodged |
Applicant outside Australia at time application is lodged |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Risk* | High Risk* | Low Risk | High Risk | |
| Business (Long Stay) Subclass 457 | 2 months | 3 months | 2 months | 3 months |
| Other Sponsored Temporary Residents | 2 months | 3 months | 2 months | 3 months |
* Low risk applies to nationals from countries which issue Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) eligible passports. A list of these can be found on the department's website. High risk countries are those which are not ETA eligible.
See: ETA (Business Entrant)(Subclass 956 and 977)
Working on a Working Holiday visa
| First Working Holiday visa | Second Working Holiday visa | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working Holiday visa holders | 6 days | 21 days | ||
For more information
See: Working in Australia