Visitor and other · Subclass 995
Diplomatic (Temporary) visa
For accredited diplomatic and consular staff. Arranged through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
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
Accredited diplomatic and consular officials and their families. Home Affairs does not publish a separate page for this visa in the visa list; applications are arranged through official channels.
Key eligibility
- Diplomatic or consular accreditation. Details are not published on a Home Affairs visa page.
Where to apply, and bridging visas
Arranged through the sending government and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Home Affairs does not publish where the application is made.
Your journey, step by step
Official channels
Applications are arranged through the sending government and DFAT.
How a registered migration agent helps: A registered migration agent not usually involved.
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 |
|---|---|
| Main applicant | Nil |
Home Affairs does not publish a separate charge for every applicant type on this visa; check the Visa Pricing Estimator.
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
- Home Affairs does not publish refusal reasons for this visa; ask the registered migration agent.
Drawn from the published criteria and general practice experience, not Department statistics.
Document checklist
Home Affairs does not publish a document checklist for this visa; ask the registered migration agent.
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.