Applying for this visa
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To apply for this visa you must include the application forms, and include all necessary documentation.
Application charge
You must pay a non-refundable visa charge when you lodge your visa application.
See: Charges (Fees)
Application information
This information helps you with the requirements for certifying and translating documents, communicating with the department, using a migration agent, and more.
See: Additional Information for your Application
Application checklist
This checklist provides all the information and supporting documents that you must provide with your application.
See: Application Checklist Independent Executive Further Application Onshore Checklist (IEFAO457) (85KB PDF file)
Application forms
Complete the forms below and attach all necessary documentation.
See: Form 1066 Application for a Temporary Business (Long Stay) visa (423KB PDF file)
How and where to lodge
From 20 October 2008 all new applications for clients from the Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia will be processed in the Adelaide State Office.
All other applications will continue to be processed in your nearest state or territory office.
You can lodge your application directly with the Adelaide office (if applicable) or at your nearest state or territory office:
- by post
- by courier
- in person
- by fax.
See: Australian Offices
Additional information
You may be asked to provide additional information to what you provided in your application. If you are, you will be given a date by which you will have to provide the information. The department will continue processing your application after that date. You cannot delay a decision by saying you may or will give information at a later date.
Visa decision
If the visa is approved
The department will advise you (or your authorised recipient). An Independent Executive Further Application Onshore (subclass 457IE FAO) will be granted.
If the visa is not approved
The department will advise you (or your authorised recipient) in writing of the reasons for that decision and if the decision is reviewable by the Migration Review Tribunal.
More information
If you have read all the information, and still have an enquiry.
See: More Information