What are the visa requirements for Superyacht Crew in Australia?
A Superyacht Crew Visa (subclass 408) is a visa for people working as members of the crew of a Superyacht whilst in Australia. This temporary visa allows crew members to work onboard a Superyacht and remain in Australia for up to 12 months. Visas can be granted for 3- 6- or 12-month periods.
To be eligible for a Superyacht Crew visa you must be employed as a member of the crew of a Superyacht.
You will need to provide the following additional documents with your application:
- a letter from the vessel’s captain or the vessel’s owner confirming your employment as a member of the crew of the vessel.
- signed employment contract or agreement between you and the captain or owner of the yacht or agent, confirming employment, conditions and dismissal terms
- Evidence of Superyacht vessel registration
- Evidence of health insurance coverage
- Valid Passport with a minimum validity of 6 months
Visa processing times vary pending on country of origin, health, etc. 75% of applications are processed within 24 days and 90% of applications are processed within 78 days.
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