About this Visa
This visa is designed for skilled people who want to come to Australia for a temporary stay to broaden their work experience and skills. This visa has reciprocal arrangements to allow Australian residents similar opportunities overseas. This visa is also for use under certain bilateral exchange agreements.
The visa is designed to:
- promote opportunities for people to experience other cultures
- enhance international relations
- broaden the experience and knowledge of participants.
Who is this visa for?
This visa is for skilled people entering under exchange arrangements, giving Australian residents reciprocal opportunities to work with overseas organisations.
How much will this visa cost?
If you are applying outside of Australia there is no visa application charge. If you are applying in Australia you must pay a non-refundable visa charge when you lodge your visa application.
See: Special Activities Visa Charges
What does this visa let me do?
With this visa you can:
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stay and work in Australia for a maximum of two (2) years or for the period of the exchange, whichever is the earlier
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bring eligible family members with you to Australia.