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.

Additional criteria applicable to unlawful non-citizens and certain bridging visa holders Schedule 3