Applying for this Visa
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Application charge
There is a non-refundable charge for this application.
See: Fees & Charges
Application checklist
The application checklist details the information and supporting documents that you must provide with your application. Complete applications are likely to be processed more quickly. Incomplete applications may be delayed or, in some cases, refused.
See: Visa Application Checklist
Information to help prepare your application
Certifying and translating documents, communicating with the department, using a migration agent, authorising another person to receive information fromt the department, and receiving assistance with your application.
See: Information to Help Prepare Your Application
How to apply
Complete the application form and attach all necessary documentation.
See: Form 1066 Application for a Temporary Business (Long Stay) visa (subclass 457) (423KB PDF file)
Secondary applicants may apply with the service seller or separately. If they apply separately, they must complete a separate application form and pay a separate application charge.
Secondary applicants applying separately should also complete Form 1066 when they apply.
See: Form 1066 Application for a Temporary Business (Long Stay) visa (subclass 457) (423KB PDF file)
How and where to lodge
All Temporary Business (Long Stay) (subclass 457) visa applications with Australian business sponsors are processed by one of three centres of excellence.
See: Centres of Excellence
The department recommends you use the online electronic lodgement tool for all subclass 457 visa applications with Australian business sponsors.
Alternatively, you can lodge a paper-based application by post, courier or in person directly to the appropriate centre of excellence or at any other state or territory office.
Note: If your application is lodged at an office that does not process these applications, it will be receipted and forwarded to the appropriate centre for processing.
All applications lodged prior to 1 July 2008 will continue to be processed in the receiving state or territory office.
If you are offshore and have an overseas business sponsor, you can lodge your application with an Australia Government Overseas Office responsible for applications in your country, either by post or courier.
See: Immigration Offices outside Australia
Visa decision
The centre of excellence will advise you or your authorised recipient of the decision.
Note:You should not make travel arrangements to Australia until after you have been granted your visa.