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Temporary Work (International Relations) visasubclass 403

7 days

25% processed in

27 days

50% processed in

1.9 months

75% processed in

2.6 months

90% processed in

50% 27d90% 78d

Measured 19 Oct 2026 for the Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) stream. The 90% time is -4dfaster than on 27 Sept 2026 compared with 27 Sept 2026.

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Processing time history

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15 Feb 202655d80d
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2 Nov 202564d82d
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25 Sept 202559d66d
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28 July 20257d170d
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29 June 20257d170d
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Common questions

How long does the Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) take to process?

As of 19 Oct 2026, half of applications in the Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) stream are processed within 27 days, and 9 in 10 within 2.6 months, according to Department of Home Affairs figures.

Is the Temporary Work (International Relations) visa getting faster or slower?

The time to process 90% of applications went down by 4 days between 27 Sept 2026 and 19 Oct 2026.

What do the 50% and 90% figures mean?

They are percentiles of recently decided applications: 50% means half of applications were finalised within that time, and 90% means 9 in 10 were. An individual application can take more or less time.

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