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942 — Crew Travel Authority (Subclass 942)
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942 — Crew Travel Authority (Subclass 942)

Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Estimated Cost

Free

Stay Duration

1 month

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

Official Information
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Living in Australia

Cost of Living
2% more than United States
Avg SalaryA$73,000
Quality of Life
187/200
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Overview

The Crew Travel Authority (CTA) is an electronic immigration record under Australia's Special Purpose visa framework. It is designed to facilitate the entry of international airline crew members and aircraft safety inspectors who are entering Australia as part of their professional duties.

The Crew Travel Authority (CTA) is an Australian electronic immigration record under the Special Purpose visa framework for international airline crew and aircraft safety inspectors. The carrier registers crew via the Department of Home Affairs portal — no individual application is needed.

Airline crew and safety inspectors may stay up to 30 days; positioning crew are limited to 5 days. There is no application fee. The CTA is not renewable, carries no PR pathway, and does not permit dependents. Work is restricted to professional aviation duties.

This visa is ideal for international airline crew members, positioning crew, and ICAO aircraft safety inspectors entering Australia on a commercial or chartered flight.

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Stay & Extensions

Initial grant1 month

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be an airline crew member, positioning crew member, or aircraft safety inspector.

Must be employed by an international airline or foreign government.

Must be traveling on a commercial or chartered passenger, freight, or cargo flight.

Must be nominated/registered by the air carrier.

Must hold a valid passport and required identity documents (e.g., Airline Identity Card or ICAO Safety Inspector Certificate).

Must meet health and character requirements.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Valid Airline Identity Card or government identity document/ICAO Safety Inspector Certificate

Inclusion on the crew list provided to the Australian Border Force

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • No application fee
  • Streamlined entry process managed by the employer
  • Facilitates professional duties for aviation personnel

Worth Knowing

  • Strictly limited to professional duties
  • No pathway to permanent residency
  • Dependents cannot be included
  • Not being employed by an international airline or foreign government
  • Failure to meet health and character requirements
  • Not being included on the official crew list

Application Process

1

The airline carrier registers the crew member through the Australian Department of Home Affairs Carrier Portal.

2

The crew member must be included on the crew list provided to the Australian Border Force.

3

Entry is granted as a Special Purpose visa upon arrival, provided all conditions are met.

Application Forms

Carrier Portal
Department of Home Affairs Carrier Portal for airline crew registration
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