According to DIBP, new visa arrangements came into effect on 31 March 2015. These affects non-citizens other than permanent residents intending to work in Australia’s offshore oil and gas industry.
People intending to work on resources installations should hold either a Subclass 457 Temporary Work (Skilled) visa or a Subclass 400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity) visa.
People who are participating in, or supporting, an offshore resources activity from a vessel will be granted the Special Purpose Visa by operation of law.
Source: New visa arrangements for people working in Australia’s offshore oil and gas industry
For more information, click: Working in Australia’s offshore oil and gas industry
Hi,
I am Vimal Vijayan working for Oil & Gas company as a Underwater Inspection Engineer for subsea platforms and pipelines. I work on offshore diving vessels and would like to get more information regarding the Special Purpose visa for offshore resource activity from a vessel. I have a potential offer in Australian water and will appreciate if you can advise and assist me with more information.
Regards,
Vimal Vijayan
Hi Vimal,
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