Crew Travel Authority 942
Electronic record for international airline crew, registered by the airline under the Special Purpose visa framework.
In force
Who it is for
International airline crew, airline positioning crew and aircraft safety inspectors who do not hold an Australian or New Zealand passport or another valid Australian visa.
Main requirements
- Be registered as crew by your air carrier; the airline registers you, not you.
- Travel on a commercial or chartered passenger flight, or a freight or cargo flight, as crew, positioning crew or a safety inspector.
- Registration is valid for the life of the passport.
Where you apply from
The airline registers crew through the Carrier Portal.
Your journey, step by step
From the first enquiry to the decision and after, with how a registered migration agent helps at each step. No step promises an outcome.
- Airline registration
Your airline registers you for the authority.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent usually not needed. - Travel and stay
Crew and safety inspectors up to 30 days; positioning crew up to 5 days, as Special Purpose visa holders.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent advises on another visa if a longer stay is needed.
Government charges from 1 July 2026
Paid to the Department of Home Affairs, not to us.
| Applicant or item | Charge (A$) |
|---|---|
| Main applicant | Nil |
Home Affairs does not publish a separate charge for every applicant type on this visa; check the Visa Pricing Estimator.
Processing times
Home Affairs Global visa processing times. A guide only, not a promise.
| Processing time | Not published. Home Affairs processing times |
|---|
Common refusal reasons
- Not registered by the airline, or not travelling in an eligible crew role.
Document checklist
Tick items as you gather them. Your ticks stay on this device only.
- Travel
Recent and upcoming changes
No recent changes are listed for this visa. Check the Home Affairs page for the latest information.
Talk it through before you apply.
The first 15 minutes are free and general. Personal advice starts after a written service agreement.
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice for your situation. Rules and charges change; check the official sources before you act.