Special Purpose Visa

Eligibility Requirements for Special Purpose Visa

To be considered for a Special Purpose Visa, you must meet the following requirements:

• Have a ‘prescribed status’, which includes but is not limited to:
  • Being a member of certain foreign armed forces
  • Being a person on board a ship of a foreign armed forces
  • Being an airline, or airline positioning crew member
  • Being the accompanying spouse or dependent of an eligible person with a prescribed status

Special Purpose Visa Offers

Prescribed Status Benefits

Access to work, travel, and stay rights, all dependent on your ‘prescribed status’.

Automatic Grant

No application required; the visa is granted automatically upon meeting eligibility conditions.

Stay Duration

Dependent on the duration of your ‘prescribed status’.

Travel Rights

Freedom to enter and exit Australia multiple times while holding your ‘prescribed status’.

No Application Fee

There is no charge for this visa.

Your Obligations under the Special Purpose Visa

The Special Purpose Visa remains valid as long as you have a ‘prescribed status’. If your prescribed status ends, the visa will cease. You are expected to obey all Australian laws and comply with all legal obligations tied to your ‘prescribed status’. Health insurance is highly recommended to cover any unforeseen medical treatment.

Book a consultation to get expert advice on your visa eligibility and obligations.