How this Visa Works

There are no sponsorship or nomination requirements for this visa.

Salaries and financial support

All salaries and financial support must be paid by the overseas company for the entire length of stay in Australia.

Service sellers must not be employed by a company based in Australia.

Other visa options

Employees who are not eligible for the Service Seller category may be eligible for a Temporary Business (Long Stay) visa under the Standard Business Sponsorship category.
See: Temporary Business (Long Stay) - Standard Business Sponsorship

Validity Periods

The validity of the visa is 6 months at a time.
The total visa period granted for Service Sellers cannot be more than 12 months. Service Sellers wishing to stay longer should use Standard Business Sponsorship or Overseas Business Sponsorship.
See: Temporary Business (Long Stay) - Standard Business Sponsorship

Renewing a visa

If an employee currently holds a Service Seller visa and a renewal is required, a new visa application must be lodged.
See: How to Apply