Step 2 - Overseas Participant Application
You should not make any arrangements to travel to Australia until you have been advised your Special Program visa has been granted.
Application charge
There is a non refundable charge for this visa application.
See: Charges (Fees)
Application checklist
The application checklists details the information and supporting documents that you must provide with your application. If you cannot provide all the supporting documentation when you lodge your visa application, you should tell the office what documents are missing and when you expect to be able to provide them.
See: Application Checklist Special Programs (Subclass 416) (37KB PDF file)
Information to help you prepare your application
Information about certifying and translating documents, communicating with the department, using a migration agent, authorising another person to receive information from the department, and receiving assistance with your application.
See: Information to Help You Prepare Your Application
Application form
You must complete this application form and include it with your application.
See: Form 147 Application for a temporary residence visa (non-business) (489KB PDF file)
How and where to lodge an application
You can lodge your application in two (2) ways.
- Lodge your application to the department
- Submit your application to the approved Special Program organisation that invited you, who will lodge your application to the department on your behalf.
Note: If you elect to submit your application to the Special Program organisation, you must complete Part K Authorised Recipient Details on Form 147 to enable your approved Special Program organisation to contact the Hobart Special Program Processing Centre on your behalf.
| How you lodge | Where to lodge |
|---|---|
| Hobart Special Program Processing Centre GPO Box 794 HOBART TAS 7000 |
|
| Courier OR In Person |
Hobart Special Program Processing Centre 188 Collins Street HOBART TAS 7000 |
| Fax In urgent circumstances only |
If you are In Australia If you are outside Australia |
After you lodge your application
Your application will be considered by the department. In some cases you may be asked to provide additional information to enable a decision to be made.
Visa decision
Your application will be decided about 28 days after you lodge. Delays may occur during the peak processing times from July to September and from December and January. You should lodge your application well in advance of your intended date of travel during these periods.
If your visa is approved
The Hobart Special Program Processing Centre will send you a Notification of Grant letter by post or email. This letter contains:
- your Visa Grant Number
- the validity date of your visa
- the visa conditions.
If your visa is not approved
The Hobart Special Program Processing Centre will send you a refusal letter by post or email advising you of:
- your review rights (if any)
- the time limit for lodging an appeal.
More information
If you have read all of the available information for this visa, and you still require assistance, use the link below to contact us with your enquiry.
See: More Information