The Visa Section will consider visa applications from domestic workers who travel with their employer on a short visit to Australia. Successful applicants are granted a Tourist Short Visitor visa. The Migration Regulations require, amongst other things, that the applicant must:
The intention of the applicant must be to stay in Australia temporarily as a visitor. In assessing the application we consider a number of factors, including:
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The Applicant
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bonafides, intending a genuine visit
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length of current employment
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immigration history and record of previous visits to Australia
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The Employer
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nationality, and status in Indonesia and Australia (eg: KIMS holder, Australian permanent or temporaray resident or citizen)
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details of special needs (eg: number of children, or sickness or disability)
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The Visit
What are the visa conditions?
Successful applicants will usually be granted a Tourist Short Visit visa (subclass 676), valid for a single entry to Australia, for a stay of up to one month.
How to apply
the following should be submitted at the time of application (Note: list is not exhaustive)
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Form 48R, including passport photo
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signed employer's declaration
See: Declaration form
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copy of employer's KIMS card
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copy of employer's passport and any visas held for Australia
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confirmed travel itinerary (NOT air tickets)
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processing fee
See: Charges (fees)
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evidence of funds to be used to fund the trip
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evidence of the employer's business interests (SIUP, TDP) or reference from the employer's work stating length of employment, salary and leave entitlement.
Declaration form
This form must be completed and submitted as part of the Tourist Short Stay visa
See: Declaration form
