Important Information for this category

. This visa permits the holder to:

stay and work in Australia for a maximum of two (2) years or for the period of the exchange, whichever is the earlier
bring eligible family members to Australia
Following may be treated and included as a family in the applicant's application:
spouse
Spouse's dependent children
Dependent relatives living with the applicant

A dependent child is the applicant's or his / her spouse's natural or adopted child, or step child, who:

is not married, engaged to be married or in a de facto relationship has not turned 18
OR

Other relatives dependent of the applicant or his / her spouse may include, for example, an aged, unmarried relative.
. For entry into Australia under a staff exchange the following must apply:

the position in which the applicant will be working in, must be skilled
an Australian must have an opportunity for experience in an overseas organisation
the exchange must benefit the Indian and the Australian resident.

. For entry into Australia under a government agreement between Australia and India, the following must apply: the department must be satisfied that the application meets the requirements of the agreement
Applicant must provide evidence that his / her your stay in Australia under the agreement has been agreed to by the relevant government authorities in Australia and the India.

If while in Australia if an applicant apply for a further visa to extend the stay he / she will need to complete a new application and attach appropriate evidence.

Common Documents Required

. A duly filled in application in form 147 (See Annexure Australia VII)

. Personal Particulars for character assessment Form 80(See Annexure AustraliaVIII).

. Police Records check consent to obtain personal information form 1101 (See Annexure Australia IX).

. Medical Checkup.

. Details of Relatives Form M 67 See Annexure Australia II.