Visa requirements in Australia
We are very proud of our Australian crew and the professional level at which they operate. If you would like to find out more about our home-grown professionals please contact us and we shall assist you without any hassles.
We do understand that from time to time it will be necessary for you to bring 'non-Australian' crew with you. Special regulations and agreements cover the use of foreign technicians and performers in Australia. These regulations are designed to ensure that Australian citizens and residents are provided with a reasonable opportunity to participate in all levels of the production.
Visa Requirements and Work Permits
All visitors to Australia, except New Zealand citizens, must obtain the relevant visa before travelling to Australia.
If you wish to film in Australia and bring in foreign personnel , all non-residents will need to apply for a temporary visa for the duration of their stay. These guidelines ensure that Australian citizens and residents are provided with reasonable opportunity to participate in all levels of the production.
You will also need to demonstrate that employment of non-Australian crew members will lead to greater employment of Australians, than if an Australian worked on the project in the applicant's place.
The number and type of foreign technicians and performers who can work on a production depends on the following issues:
Levels of foreign investment
Overview and description of the production
The reason for importing an overseas person/s and why an Australian could not have been engaged
Which VISA do you qualify for?
There are three main categories of Australian visa. We can advise you as to which visa is appropriate for your situation, based on the length of your stay and the purpose of your visit.
The three Australian visas available are:
- Business Electronic Travel Authority Visa
- Media and Film Staff Visa
- Entertainment Visa (subclass 420)
For more information on each of these download our Australian VISA Fact Sheet.
Eligible productions
Eligible productions include feature films, television dramas, documentaries and animation.
As you might have noticed that, there are cretain legal obligation to go through to shoot in Australia. Simply contact us on JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING and we shall assist you from day one.
