Visa file / Citizenship, residence and bridging visas
Australian Declaratory visa 998
For some Australian citizens who also hold another nationality. Home Affairs lists a charge for it but publishes no visa page.
In force
Who it is for
Australian citizens who also hold another nationality and need a visa for limited purposes. Home Affairs does not publish a separate page for this visa in the visa list.
Published eligibility
- Australian citizenship. Details are not published on a Home Affairs visa page; check with Home Affairs before applying.
Where you apply from
In or outside Australia (charges differ).
General information only. Matters like this often need specialist help. A registered migration agent can explain the options and refer you to specialist or free services where appropriate.
From first enquiry to grant and after.
The usual steps, and where a registered migration agent can help at each one. Immi Worldwide gives general information and settlement support, never advice about your visa.
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Check if you need it
Most dual citizens travel on an Australian passport instead.
Where a registered migration agent can helpExplains whether a passport is the better option.
Charges and processing times.
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adult, outside Australia | A$240 |
| Child, outside Australia | A$185 |
| Adult, in Australia (includes GST) | A$185 |
| Child, in Australia (includes GST) | A$120 |
Applications cannot be combined. Source: Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026. Check the Visa Pricing Estimator before you rely on a figure.
Processing times: not published by Home Affairs for this visa. Global visa processing times.
Common refusal reasons
- Not holding Australian citizenship.
- Home Affairs does not publish other refusal reasons for this visa; ask the registered migration agent.
Drawn from the published criteria and general practice experience. They are not Departmental statistics.
Document checklist
General
- Home Affairs does not publish a full document checklist for this visa; ask the registered migration agent.
A general list. The Department's own document checklist for your application is the one that counts. Ticks stay on this page only.
What changed, and what people ask.
No recent changes are listed for this visa. Check the Home Affairs page for the latest information.
Sources
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice about your circumstances.
How any of these rules applies to a particular person, which visa to choose, and any application are immigration assistance, given only by a registered migration agent.
Immi Worldwide does not give immigration assistance. For advice about your own situation, Immi Worldwide can refer you to Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130, of The Immigration Worldwide Pty Ltd, or you can choose any registered migration agent.
The referral form opens with the box to pass your enquiry to the registered agent already ticked. Immi Worldwide does not charge for a referral.