The Australia Crew Visa is a visa for crew members who work on board ships and need to travel to Australia as part of their work. The visa is valid for up to 3 years from the date of issue, entitles you to multiple entries and must be used within the validity period.
At Alla Visum you can get help applying for the Australia Crew Visa to Australia. We help you check the data, reduce the risk of errors and ensure that your application is handled correctly before travel. You can easily start the application online, fill out the form, upload documents, and get help throughout the process.
About Australia Crew Visa to Australia
The Australia Crew Visa, officially called the Australia Maritime Crew Visa (subclass 988), is a visa for people who work as crew members on ships travelling to Australia.
The visa is an official visa and is used by seafarers and other ship's personnel who need to enter Australia as part of their work on board. The visa is valid separately from regular tourist and business visas and is specifically intended for crew members.
UK citizens working on board ships and covered by Australia's Maritime Crew Visa rules may need this visa before departure to Australia.
The visa is valid for up to 3 years from the date of issue. You must enter Australia within this period. The visa is a Multiple Entry visa and can be used for multiple entries. You can stay in Australia for up to 90 days per entry.
You will need the following documents to apply:
- Completed visa application
- Copy of passport information page
Australia can change visa rules and document requirements at short notice. It is therefore important to check the current rules before submitting the application.
Australia Crew Visa Rules
The Australia Crew Visa is intended for people who work as crew members and need to travel to Australia for business
Important rules to know:
- The visa is valid for up to 3 years from the date of issue
- You must enter Australia within the validity period of the visa
- You can stay in Australia for up to 90 days per entry
- The visa is a Multiple Entry visa and can be used for multiple entries
- The visa is intended for crew members of ships
- If you are travelling to Australia by air, you will also need to have a valid business, tourist or other suitable visa type
- The visa is not intended for regular work outside of crew duty
- The final decision is always made by Australia's immigration authorities
- Any extension or modification of the visa is decided by the Australian authorities
Are you a Swedish citizen?
If you are a Swedish citizen and work as a crew member on a ship that will call at Australia, you may need to apply for an Australia Crew Visa before departure. A valid visa is a prerequisite for travelling to Australia as a crew member and may be required for both boarding and entry.
At Alla Visum, we help you check the documents, fill out the application correctly and ensure that all information is correct before submitting the application.
Sweden embassy in Australia
The embassy of Sweden in Canberra represents Sweden in Australia and assists Swedish citizens with consular issues. For questions about visas to Australia, we recommend that you contact All Visas for professional assistance with the application.
Embassy of Australia in Sweden
The embassy of Australia in Stockholm is responsible for diplomatic relations between Australia and Sweden. If you need to apply for a visa to Australia or have questions about entry rules, we recommend that you contact All Visas. We will help you check which documents are required, fill in the application correctly and ensure that all documents meet the requirements of the authorities before submitting the application.
What happens next
- 1.Complete your order by making the payment.
- 2.Each traveler receives an email with a link to fill in their application form and upload the required documents.
- 3.We review your application and contact you if any details or documents need to be completed.
- 4.When your application is ready, we send your visa by email or post, according to the delivery option you chose.
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FAQ Maritime Crew Visa to Australia
The Australia Crew Visa, also known as the Australia Maritime Crew Visa (subclass 988), is a visa for people who work as crew members on ships travelling to Australia.
People who work as crew members on ships and meet Australia's requirements for the visa type can apply for the visa.
The visa is valid for up to 3 years from the date of issue.
You can stay in Australia for up to 90 days per entry.
The Australia Crew Visa is a Multiple Entry visa that can be used for multiple entries during the validity period.
You will need a valid passport, visa application, visa photo and documents proving that you work as a crew member.
The price starts from 2 000 per application and varies depending on the level of service (Standard, Express or Premium) as well as any additional services. You will see the final price on our website before completing your order.
The processing time depends on the Embassy's current workload. We prioritize premium and express applications. Standard processing takes about a week.
You can submit your application as soon as you have gathered all the necessary documents. We will check when it is time to submit the application to the embassy based on your planned travel date. The processing time depends on the Embassy's current workload. We prioritize premium and express applications.
At Alla Visum, we help you through the entire application process. We review your documents, help you complete the application correctly, and ensure that all documents meet the embassy's requirements before submitting the application. If the embassy or the authorities request additional documents, we will contact you and help you produce the right documents. We also follow up on your application and keep in touch with the embassy during the processing. Our goal is to make the process as simple and smooth as possible, while reducing the risk of delays and unnecessary rejections.
If you need to stay longer than 90 days in Australia, you may need to apply for a different visa type depending on the purpose of your stay.
The Australia Crew Visa is intended for work as a crew member. For other types of work in Australia, a work visa may be required.
If you are arriving in Australia by air, you will need to apply for a tourist visa, business visa or other suitable visa type depending on the purpose of your trip. The Australia Crew Visa is only intended for crew members who are travelling to Australia for business as part of their work aboard a vessel.
If the purpose of the trip is business meetings or company visits, a business visa may be more appropriate.
If the purpose of the trip is to visit family or friends, a tourist visa or visitor visa may be a more suitable option.
No. The Australia Maritime Crew Visa (subclass 988) is not extended. If you need to stay longer in Australia, you may need to apply for a different visa type, provided you meet the requirements of the authorities. The final decision is always made by Australia's immigration authorities.
What happens next
- 1.Complete your order by making the payment.
- 2.Each traveler receives an email with a link to fill in their application form and upload the required documents.
- 3.We review your application and contact you if any details or documents need to be completed.
- 4.When your application is ready, we send your visa by email or post, according to the delivery option you chose.
Maritime Crew Visa
Valid for
1 year
Number of entries
Multiple entries
Max stay
90 days
Requirements for Maritime Crew Visa to Australia
- Copy of passport information page