Citizenship and residence · Subclass 998
Australian Declaratory visa
For some Australian citizens who also hold another nationality. Home Affairs lists a charge for it but publishes no visa page.
This page describes published rules only. Protection and humanitarian matters need a specialist with protection experience, and free help may be available from refugee legal services and legal aid. If you are in danger, call 000.
Who it is for
Australian citizens who also hold another nationality and need a visa for limited purposes. Home Affairs does not publish a separate page for this visa in the visa list.
Key eligibility
- Australian citizenship. Details are not published on a Home Affairs visa page; check with Home Affairs before applying.
Where to apply, and bridging visas
In or outside Australia (charges differ).
Your journey, step by step
Check if you need it
Most dual citizens travel on an Australian passport instead.
How a registered migration agent helps: A registered migration agent explains whether a passport is the better option.
The Department of Home Affairs makes every decision. No one can promise a grant, an invitation or a faster decision.
Government charges from 1 July 2026
| Applicant or item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Adult, outside Australia | A$240 |
| Child, outside Australia | A$185 |
| Adult, in Australia (includes GST) | A$185 |
| Child, in Australia (includes GST) | A$120 |
Applications cannot be combined.
Health checks, police certificates, translations, skills assessments and English tests are extra and paid to the provider. Our professional fee is separate and quoted in writing. Estimate total charges for your family.
Source: Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026, read 22 October 2026. Confirm in the Visa Pricing Estimator before you pay.
Processing times
Processing times are not published for this visa.
Check the current Home Affairs guide. A guide only; times change monthly and are not a promise.
Common refusal risks
- Not holding Australian citizenship.
- Home Affairs does not publish other refusal reasons for this visa; ask the registered migration agent.
Drawn from the published criteria and general practice experience, not Department statistics.
Document checklist
Tick items as you collect them. Ticks are saved in this browser only and are not sent to us. This is a general list; the Department may ask for more.
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Home Affairs does not publish a full document checklist for this visa; ask the registered migration agent.
The Immigration Worldwide. Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130. General information, checked 22 October 2026.
Recent changes
No recent changes are listed for this visa. Check the Home Affairs page for the latest information.
Sources and checks
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Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice about your situation. Australian advice is given by Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130.