Temporary Residence Visa

Business (subclass 457)

These applications are lodged and processed in Australia. For more information on Business Temporary Entry
See: Temporary Business (Long-Stay)

Non-business (form 147)

Form 147 is for non-business temporary residence for social, cultural, training and academic employment usually exceeding 3 months. 

Temporary Residence Visa (non business)
Application Form: 147
See: Forms and Booklets

Visa Application Charges (fees)
See: Fees

For further information on Temporary Residence Visas
See: Special Activities  

Service standard: 3 months

This service standard is linked to the 2007-08 Portfolio Budget Statement. We aim to process 75% of cases within this service standard. However, actual processing times may vary from this standard as the following notes explain:

-The service standard is indicative only. Individual cases may be decided in longer or shorter periods than the service standard depending on a range of factors, individual circumstances and the complexity of each case.

-The service standard applies to visa applications lodged with complete documentation. You can expect your application to take longer than the service standard if it was lodged without all the required documentation or information.

-Processing times vary by location, reflecting the differing circumstances of national and regional caseloads.

Who should use form 147?

Only persons who wish to apply for temporary residence in Australia for a specified period under one of the (non-business) visa subclasses listed on form 147.

How to apply?

Check the tables on pages 5 and 6 of form 147 to determine the subclass of visa you should apply for and whether your application needs a supporting sponsorship, nomination or written invitation.

NOTE: if a sponsorship, nomination or written invitation is required, do not lodge this application until you have received confirmation that the sponsorship or nomination has been approved, or you have the written invitation.

List of requirements:

1. Completed and signed Form 147.

2. Two recent passport photographs.

3. Valid passport and a passport photocopy.

4. Employment references from your current employer.

5. Visa Application charge must be paid in Jordanian Dinar cash.

6. All applicants are required to meet health requirements. Formal health examinations may be requested depending on length of stay.

7. Please note that other requirements might be requested at the time of lodgement (i.e bank statements, copy of qualifications or penal certificate).


Please note that the processing time is approximately 28 days from the lodgement date of your application.