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SPECIALIST ENTRY VISAS
Specialist Entry visas are mostly for the temporary entry to Australia of people who can contribute to the economic, cultural and social development of the Australian community.
The kinds of Specialist Entry visa applications that are lodged and processed at the Australian Embassy in Moscow include:
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Subclass 415 (Foreign Government Agency) visa
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Subclass 418 (Educational) visa. 418 applicants may also apply for 456 Business (Short Stay) or 457 Business Long Stay (Sponsored) visas
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Subclass 419 (Visiting Academic) visa
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Subclass 421 (Sport) visa. Non-elite 421 visa applicants should apply for 456 Business (Short Stay) or 457 Business (Long Stay) visas
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Subclass 423 (Media and Film Staff) visa. Media representatives may also apply for 456 Business (Short Stay) and 457 Business Long Stay (Sponsored) visas. Please note film staff should continue to apply for 423 (Media and Film Staff) visas
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Subclass 426 (Domestic Worker – Diplomatic/Consular) visa
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Subclass 427 (Domestic Worker – Overseas Executive)
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Subclass 428 (Religious Worker) visa
Applications for New Zealand Family Relationship (Temporary) Visas (Subclass 461) are also lodged and processed in Moscow.
Other Temporary Residence and Specialist Entry visas can only be applied for in Australia.
See: Temporary Visas Processed in Australia
Document Checklist
See the Specialist Entry Visas Document Checklist for a summary of documents you must provide when applying for these types of visas.
Detailed information about Specialist Entry visas is available from the website of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).
See: Specialist Entry
How To Apply
Some Specialist Entry Visas require an approved sponsorship. You should read the application form carefully to determine whether this applies to your visa subclass and to identify what other requirements apply.
Health Requirements
In some circumstances you may be requested to undertake a medical examination. See: Medicals
Processing times
The average processing time for Specialist Entry Visas in Moscow is 8 weeks. Processing times vary, so applicants and sponsors/inviters are advised to lodge applications well in advance of their planned travel.
July 2011