# Diplomatic (Temporary)

> visa-995 — as in force on 2026-06-01 — F2026C00497 · Compilation No. 287 — https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026C00497/latest/text

Subclass 995—Diplomatic (Temporary)
995.1—Interpretation

995.111
               In this Part:
               international representative means a representative of an international
               organisation.

995.2—Primary criteria
               Note:     The primary criteria must be satisfied by at least 1 person. Other accompanying
                         applicants for a visa of this subclass need satisfy only the secondary criteria.

995.21—[No criteria to be satisfied at time of application]
995.22—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision.

995.221
               The Foreign Minister has recommended in writing to the Minister that the visa be
               granted to the applicant on the basis of the applicant being:
                 (a) a diplomatic or consular representative; or
                (b) an international representative.

995.222
               The applicant satisfies public interest criterion 4021.

995.3—Secondary criteria
995.31—[No criteria to be satisfied at time of application]
995.32—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision

995.321
               The Foreign Minister has recommended in writing to the Minister that the visa be
               granted to the applicant to accompany a person (the primary applicant) who
               seeks to satisfy the primary criteria.

995.322
               The primary applicant has satisfied the criteria for the grant of a visa as a primary
               applicant.








995.323
               The applicant satisfies public interest criterion 4021.

995.4—Circumstances applicable to grant

995.411
               Applicant may be in the migration zone or outside Australia.

995.5—When visa is in effect

995.511
               Temporary visa permitting the holder:
                (a) to travel to and enter Australia until a date specified by the Minister for the
                    purpose; and
                (b) to remain in Australia:
                      (i) if the visa was issued on the basis of the holder satisfying the primary
                          criteria for the grant of the visa—for the duration of the holder’s
                          status as:
                               (A) a diplomatic or consular representative in Australia of a
                                    country other than Australia; or
                               (B) an international representative; or
                     (ii) if the visa was issued on the basis of the holder satisfying the
                          secondary criteria for the grant of the visa—for the duration of the
                          status of the person who satisfied the primary criteria as:
                               (A) a diplomatic or consular representative in Australia of a
                                    country other than Australia; or
                               (B) an international representative; or
                    (iii) in any case—until an earlier date specified by the Minister.

995.6—Conditions

995.611
               If the applicant satisfies the primary criteria, condition 8516.

995.612
               If the applicant satisfies the secondary criteria, conditions 8502 and 8516.









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