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Visa overview
Official current dataSTAY
Permitted stayLength of stay granted by this visa
Varies by stream and grant notice
Important stay conditionsThe headline duration can be a maximum, not an automatic grant.
Subclass 403 contains several streams. The Government Agreement stream may be granted for up to 4 years, while MATES may allow up to 2 years. The controlling date is the one specified in the visa grant notice.
What this visa lets you do
A work or skilled migration pathway based on skills, sponsorship, nomination, innovation or regional eligibility.
Permitted stay: Varies by stream and grant notice.
Core requirements
- Meet the subclass-specific skills or business criteria
- Secure sponsorship, nomination or invitation where required
- Meet English, age and experience rules where applicable
- Meet health and character requirements
Data provenance
Read here. Verify at the source.
This page brings the Department’s overview, eligibility, application process and post-grant information into one readable view. Rules can change and personal circumstances matter.
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