An authority for international airline crew without an Australian or New Zealand passport or valid Australian visa who travel to and from Australia as they work.
At a Glance
- Stay: Up to 30 days (airline crew and safety inspectors) or up to 5 days (positioning crew), as a special purpose visa holder
- Visa cost: Free
Who It Is For
- Be registered as crew by your air carrier
- Travel on a commercial or chartered passenger, freight or cargo flight as airline crew, positioning crew or aircraft safety inspector
What You Can Do With This Visa
- Travel to Australia as part of your work as international airline crew or safety inspector
- Stay up to 30 days as airline crew or safety inspector
- Stay up to 5 days as positioning crew
Good to Know
- It is an authority, and you stay as holder of a special purpose visa
- CTA registration is valid for the life of the passport, based on passport expiry date
Getting Advice
Our registered migration agents can talk through your situation, explain whether this visa suits you and help you prepare. This page is general information only, summarised from the Department of Home Affairs and checked in November 2026. Fees and rules change, so always check the official page before you apply.
Official information: the Department of Home Affairs page for this visa.