Skilled · Subclass 403
Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) stream
Short and long-term work for Pacific and Timor-Leste workers recruited by approved employers.
Who it is for
Citizens and residents of participating Pacific island countries and Timor-Leste recruited by an approved PALM employer, mainly in agriculture, meat processing, care and tourism.
Key eligibility
- Approved to take part in PALM, with an offer of a PALM placement and a recruitment approval letter.
- Sponsor approved as a temporary activities sponsor and a PALM employer.
- Health insurance, genuine temporary stay, health and character.
Where to apply, and bridging visas
Outside Australia, with limited exceptions for current PALM workers.
Your journey, step by step
Recruitment
Through your home country's labour-sending unit and the employer.
How a registered migration agent helps: explains workers' rights and free government support.
Visa application
Lodge with the recruitment approval and pay the charge.
How a registered migration agent helps: advises employers on sponsorship.
Work and return
Work only under the PALM contract and return home at the end.
How a registered migration agent helps: explains later visa options.
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 | A$365 |
| Family member 18 or over | A$355 |
| Family member under 18 | A$85 |
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
Source: Home Affairs Global visa processing times, read 22 October 2026. Check the current guide. A guide only; times change monthly and are not a promise.
Common refusal risks
- Missing endorsement or sponsor details.
- Genuine temporary stay concerns.
- Health or character.
Drawn from the published criteria and general practice experience, not Department statistics.
Document checklist
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The Immigration Worldwide. Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130. General information, checked 22 October 2026.
Sources and checks
- Home Affairs: PALM stream
- PALM scheme
- Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026
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.
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