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This visa lets you work in Australia as a crew member of a superyacht. You can stay here for up to 12 months.
You must
– Have a contract to work as a superyacht crew member
– A letter from the owner of the superyacht confirming the person’s employment as a member of the crew of the vessel
– Have a supporter or a sponsor, depending on your circumstances
With this visa
you can
– work as a crew member on a superyacht
– travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid
A superyacht is a high-value luxury sailing or motor vessel that:
– Is 24 metres or longer
– Doesn’t carry cargo
– Is used for sport or recreation
How long you can stay
This is a temporary visa. The Home Affairs grant the length of stay based on the activity the Home Affairs approve you to do on the visa.
The Home Affairs usually do not grant a visa stay period of more than 12 months for this activity. The maximum stay for this visa stream is 2 years.
The visa is granted with multiple entry. You can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid.
If you are outside Australia when the visa is granted, the visa stay period starts on the day that you enter Australia. If you are in Australia, the visa starts on the day that it is granted.
Your visa grant letter will tell you how long you can stay.
Stay longer
You can’t stay in Australia longer by extending this visa.
If you need to stay longer to complete your superyacht activities, you will need to submit a new application for this visa.
Cost
The visa usually costs from AUD310 for the main applicant.
You might also have to pay other costs for health checks, police certificates and biometrics.
To work out what your visa will cost use the Visa Pricing Estimator. The estimator does not take into account the other costs.
Apply from
You can be in or outside Australia when you apply for the visa and when the Home Affairs decide on your application.
Processing times
Your application can take longer to process if:
– You do not fill it in correctly
– You do not include all the documents the Home Affairs need, or they need more information from you
– It takes us time to verify your information
The Home Affairs can’t process your application if you do not pay the correct visa application charge. They will notify you if this is the case and if necessary return your application.
Your obligations
You and your family must meet all visa conditions and follow Australian laws.
Your activities must not harm the work, training or job conditions of Australian citizens or permanent residents.
If your sponsor or supporting organisation or individual stops your activity or employment, you must do one of the following:
– If eligible, apply for a new visa; or
– Leave Australia within 28 days of stopping work for your sponsor/supporter, or earlier if your visa is expiring
Travel
You can travel outside Australia and return as many times as you want while the visa is valid.
The time you spend outside Australia does not extend the visa.
Visa label
The Home Affairs will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.
If the Home Affairs grant you a visa, they will send you a grant notification letter containing the visa grant number. You can use this number to access your digital visa record.
Have an employment contract or letter confirming employment
You must have:
– A contract to work as a crew member on a superyacht in Australia, or
– A letter confirming your employment as a crew member on a superyacht in Australia
A superyacht is a high-value luxury sailing or motor vessel that:
– Is 24 metres or longer
– Doesn’t carry cargo
– Is used for sport or recreation
Have a supporter or sponsor
You need a supporter
You don’t need a sponsor to apply for this visa if you:
– Apply outside Australia, and
– Intend to stay in Australia for less than 3 months
You must have a supporter to apply for this visa. Your supporter must be the captain, owner or operator of the superyacht.
You need a sponsor
You need a sponsor to apply for this visa if you:
– Apply in Australia, or
– Apply outside Australia and intend to stay for more than 3 months
Your sponsor must be the captain, owner or operator of the superyacht.
Be able to support yourself
You must have enough money to support yourself during your stay in Australia.
Be 18 years or older
You must be aged 18 years or older.
Meet health requirement
You must meet the health requirement.
Meet character requirement
You must meet the character requirement.
The Home Affairs might also ask that other family members meet the requirement.
Have adequate health insurance
You are personally liable for all your healthcare costs while you are in Australia. Medical insurance helps limit your financial liability.
You must have adequate health cover for the whole of your stay to be granted this visa. Your cover should cover you for medically necessary treatment, including transport.
Reciprocal healthcare agreements
Some countries have a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Australia. Find out more from Services Australia about reciprocal healthcare agreements.
Be a genuine temporary entrant
You cannot use the temporary visa program to maintain ongoing residency in Australia.
The genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement helps the Home Affairs to make sure that you use temporary visas correctly.
The Home Affairs generally do not let temporary residents extend their stay in Australia beyond 4 years by applying for this visa.
The Home Affairs must be satisfied that you have a genuine intention to stay here temporarily.
When assessing your application, they will consider:
– Your situation
– Your immigration history
– Previous compliance with visa conditions
– If you are under 18 years old, the intention of your parent, legal guardian or partner
– Any other relevant matter
Have paid back debt to the Australian Government
If you owe the Australian Government money, you must have paid it back or have a formal arrangement to pay it back.
Sign the Australian values statement
If you are 18 years of age or older, you must acknowledge the Australian Values Statement that confirms you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws when you apply for the visa.?
Declare you have not paid for visa sponsorship
You might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused while you were in Australia. Check if visa cancellation affects your eligibility.
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
You might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused while you were in Australia.
