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21 October 2026

Australia Lists 6 Categories of People Who Qualify for Its Free Special Purpose Visa

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Australia Lists 6 Categories of People Who Qualify for Its Free Special Purpose Visa

Australia’s Special Purpose Visa is free, temporary and automatic. See which airline crew, military personnel and dependants qualify, with no need to apply.

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