Australian Immigration Daily News

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:

• Specifies the Women's Asian Cup as an Australian Government endorsed event (AGEE) under the Subclass 408 Temporary Activity visa framework; and

• Prescribes a Nil Visa Application Charge (VAC) for eligible applicants associated with the event.

The eligible class of persons includes:

• AFC delegation members

• Participating team delegation members

• AFC commercial rights partners

• Commercial affiliates

• 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