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Managing Australia's Borders

Military Crew

Military personnel entering Australia are eligible for the grant of a Special Purpose visa on arrival. To travel to Australia by air for the purposes of joining a military vessel require the following documentation.

Class

Document/s

Australian

  • passport
    or
  • military ID

New Zealand

  • passport
    or
  • military ID and movement orders

Foreign naval / military forces

All of the following:
  • passport
  • military ID
  • movement orders