Crew Travel Authority (942)

The Crew Travel Authority is a special visa for international airline crew and aircraft safety inspectors travelling to and from Australia as part of their duties. It provides an easier, faster, and cost-free entry option linked directly to the passport.

What You Can Do with This Visa

• Enter and stay in Australia for short periods while performing official airline duties.
• Travel as an airline crew member or aircraft safety inspector.
• Make multiple entries during employment with the same airline.

Eligibility / Requirements

• Must be an airline crew member or aircraft safety inspector.
• Travel must be part of employment on a commercial or chartered flight.
• Must be registered by the air carrier through the Department of Home Affairs system.
• Must hold a valid passport and comply with Australian laws.

How to Apply

• The airline (employer) registers crew through the official carrier portal.
• Ensure valid passport details are provided at registration.
• Present passport and crew ID upon arrival in Australia.

Stay Duration

• Airline crew / safety inspectors: up to 30 days per entry.
• Positioning crew: up to 5 days per entry.
• Multiple entries allowed while employed with the same carrier.