Diplomatic Visa (Subclass 995) or

Diplomatic Class TF Subclass 995

visa is only granted to limited
categories of people
The Diplomatic Visa (Subclass 995) visa is only granted to heads of diplomatic missions
and consular officials, and military personnel. Their family members, including partner
(spouse or de facto partner) and single children below 21.

Who can apply for a Diplomatic Visa?

Before being granted this visa, the applicant must be accepted by the Protocol Branch
of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade or DFAT for accreditation. Applicants
include:

1. diplomats;

2. consular officials;

3. certain international representatives;

4. consular employees or employees of accredited international representatives,

including administrative or technical staff;

5. service staff, including drivers, cooks and housekeepers, employed by the

diplomatic or consular mission or the office of the international representative; and

6. executive heads of the specialised agencies of the UN.

A person can only be issued with this visa if they have been recommended by DFAT for
accreditation.

Having a diplomatic or official passport in itself does not mean that the holder is eligible
for this visa.