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Visas, Immigration and Refugees

Specialist Entry

About this Visa


This visa allows people to enter Australia under the terms of a bilateral agreement between Australia and another country or to direct the operations of one of the following organisations:

  • the British Council
  • the Alliance Francaise
  • the Goethe-Institut
  • the Italian Cultural Institute.

Who is this visa for?

This visa is for people who have the support of an Australian signatory and a foreign government to enter Australia under the terms of a bilateral agreement between them.

How much will this visa cost?

You must pay a visa charge when you lodge your visa application.
See: Specialist Entry Visa Charges

What does this visa let me do?

If you are granted this visa, during its validity period you can:

  • enter Australia at any time
  • undertake the work or activity specified in the relevant Government agreement or direct the operations of a listed company (as applicable)
  • bring any eligible family members with you to Australia
  • leave and re-enter Australia at any time.