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Diplomatic (Temporary) visa 995
For accredited diplomatic and consular staff. Arranged through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
In force
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.
Published eligibility
- Diplomatic or consular accreditation. Details are not published on a Home Affairs visa page.
Where you apply from
Arranged through the sending government and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Home Affairs does not publish where the application is made.
General information only. Matters like this often need specialist help. A registered migration agent can explain the options and refer you to specialist or free services where appropriate.
From first enquiry to grant and after.
The usual steps, and where a registered migration agent can help at each one. Immi Worldwide gives general information and settlement support, never advice about your visa.
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Official channels
Applications are arranged through the sending government and DFAT.
Where a registered migration agent can helpNot usually involved.
Charges and processing times.
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Main applicant | Nil |
Home Affairs does not publish a separate charge for every applicant type on this visa; check the Visa Pricing Estimator. Source: Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026. Check the Visa Pricing Estimator before you rely on a figure.
Processing times: not published by Home Affairs for this visa. Global visa processing times.
Common refusal reasons
- Home Affairs does not publish refusal reasons for this visa; ask the registered migration agent.
Drawn from the published criteria and general practice experience. They are not Departmental statistics.
Document checklist
General
- Home Affairs does not publish a document checklist for this visa; ask the registered migration agent.
A general list. The Department's own document checklist for your application is the one that counts.
What changed, and what people ask.
No recent changes are listed for this visa. Check the Home Affairs page for the latest information.
Sources
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice about your circumstances.
How any of these rules applies to a particular person, which visa to choose, and any application are immigration assistance, given only by a registered migration agent.
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