On this page you can find processing times for the 186 ENS visa, 187 RSMS visa and the 482 TSS visa.

Last updated: 20 March 2018 (for month ending 28 February 2018)

Visa Type	Stream (if available)	75% of applications processed in	90% of applications processed in
186 Employer Nomination Scheme	Agreement	5 months	9 months
186 Employer Nomination Scheme	Direct Entry	10 months	15 months
186 Employer Nomination Scheme	Temporary Residence Transition	8 months	9 months
187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme	Temporary Residence Transition	9 months	11 months
187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme	Direct Entry	17 months	19 months
187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme	Agreement	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.
400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity)		16 days	25 days
403 Temporary Work (International Relations)	Seasonal Worker Programme	5 days	13 days
403 Temporary Work (International Relations)	Government Agreement	42 days	55 days
403 Temporary Work (International Relations)	Foreign Government Agency	21 days	34 days
403 Temporary Work (International Relations)	Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular)	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.
403 Temporary Work (International Relations)	Privileges and Immunities	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.
405 Investor Retirement		Unavailable due to low volume of applications.	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.
407 Training		54 days	88 days
408 Temporary Activity	Australian Government Endorsed Events	3 days	28 days
408 Temporary Activity	Domestic Work for Executives	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.
408 Temporary Activity	Exchange Arrangements	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.
408 Temporary Activity	Superyacht Crew	2 days	4 days
408 Temporary Activity	Special Programmes	49 days	67 days
408 Temporary Activity	Religious Work	84 days	5 months
408 Temporary Activity	Research Activities	32 days	49 days
408 Temporary Activity	Invited for Other Social and Cultural Activity	9 days	22 days
408 Temporary Activity	Sporting Activities	21 days	57 days
408 Temporary Activity	Entertainment Activities	21 days	37 days
417 Working Holiday		15 days	44 days
457 Temporary Work		5 months	11 months
462 Work and Holiday*		33 days	71 days

Circumstances that affect processing times

We assess applications on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances including:

• whether you have lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents
• how promptly you respond to any requests for additional information
• how long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided
• how long it takes to receive additional information from external agencies, particularly in relation to health, character, and national security requirements
• for permanent migration visa applications, how many places are available in the migration programme
• for citizenship applications, the time taken to attend a Citizenship Ceremony or receive a Citizenship Certificate.