The Migration (2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – Class of Persons for Nil VAC) Instrument 2025 (LIN 25/116) establishes special visa arrangements for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup to be held in Australia from 1–21 March 2026.
This instrument:
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Specifies the Women’s Asian Cup as an Australian Government endorsed event (AGEE) under the Subclass 408 Temporary Activity visa framework; and
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Prescribes a Nil Visa Application Charge (VAC) for eligible applicants associated with the event.
The eligible class of persons includes:
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AFC delegation members
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Participating team delegation members
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AFC commercial rights partners
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Commercial affiliates
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Other accredited individuals attending or participating in an official capacity
The instrument commences on 5 November 2025 and self-repeals on 22 March 2026, aligning with the conclusion of the event.
This measure facilitates Australia’s international sporting commitments by supporting streamlined visa arrangements for accredited participants and officials.
Source: Migration-2026-AFC-Womens-Asian-Cup—Class-of-Persons-for-Nil-VAC-Instrument-2025.pdf and Migration-2026-AFC-Womens-Asian-Cup—Class-of-Persons-for-Nil-VAC-Instrument-2025–Explanatory-Statement.pdf
