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There are different types of visa for the film and entertainment industry. The Australian government draws a distinction between members of the media and entertainment industry coming to Australia to make or film programme content that will be broadcast overseas versus crew who are working on productions or content destined for broadcast to the Australian market. How we can help: We can advise with regard to which class of media and film crew visa is appropriate. Once this has been established we can handle every aspect of the application process, with a view to making it as streamlined and stress-free as possible. This will include preparation of the relevant application forms, liaison with the relevant entertainment industry labour unions and collation of required supporting documentation and liaison with the authorities. Please contact Dominic Higgins or click here for full contact information. |
Further information on Media and Film Staff "Subclass 423" Visa:
This visa allows for the short term or temporary visits of overseas media and film staff (journalists, correspondents or reporters) representing overseas news organisations. It also caters for television or film crew, including actors, production and support staff and still-photographers making or producing documentary programs or advertisements that will be broadcast outside Australia. A documentary program is defined by the Australian Broadcasting Authority as, "a program that is a creative treatment of actuality other than news, current affairs, sports coverage, magazine, infotainment, or light entertainment program". Professional media staff members of overseas news organisations (print, radio, TV or film media) assigned to Australia to work as accredited representatives of that organisation (for example, as their foreign correspondent) should apply for this visa, as should members of the overseas media wanting to film or take photographs in Australian National Parks for commercial purposes.
Holders of a Subclass 423 visa are permitted to work for a company or production house that is based outside Australia for the duration of their visa. They are entitled to travel to Australia with their dependants and the visas are valid for multiple entries.
If you envisage that your documentary program or advertisements may be shown to an Australian audience you should apply for the Entertainment visa.
Further information on the Entertainment "Subclass 420" Visa:
The Australian Government introduced this visa to facilitate Australians having access to a wide range of "social and cultural events and activities", without prejudicing the jobs of Australians employed in the entertainment industry. The visa is required if you intend to work temporarily in Australia in the entertainment industry i.e. "to undertake work in film, television or live productions in either a performance or behind-the scenes role, such as, directors, producers and other production personnel".
Applicants require sponsorship and nomination from either:
- an organisation
- a government agency
- a foreign government agency
- an eligible individual.
This visa allows an individual or groups to be employed in the entertainment industry in Australia for a maximum of 24 months. Dependants can travel with the primary applicants.
Last updated October 2011
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