408 Temporary Activity Visa

The Australia Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408) serves as a versatile pathway for individuals to engage in a range of short-term activities within the country. This visa category recognizes the importance of cultural exchange, collaboration, and specialized expertise across diverse fields.

The Subclass 408 visa requires sponsorship or endorsement by an eligible organization or institution in Australia. Applicants must meet specific criteria related to the activity they intend to undertake, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

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Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408) Application Requirements

To be eligible for the Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408), you must meet the following criteria:

  • The applicant must have the required skills to complete the intended work type.
  • They need to be supported or sponsored by an approved sponsor.
  • They must have sufficient finances and health insurance to support themselves  and their family while in Australia
  • Meet health and character requirements
  • Meet additional requirements of specific visa streams

Types of 408 visas

The 408 Temporary Visa lets you live and work in Australia for a limited time. Depending on the visa, this can range from three months and up to four years, depending on the type of work they intend to complete. There are ten subcategories under the 408 Temporary Visa:

 

Special Program

This allows someone to stay in Australia to participate in an approved special program, such as youth exchange, cultural enrichment or other community programs. It is a visa that is eligible for up to 12 months.

Religious Work

This subclass allows the applicant to stay in Australia for up to 2 years to work full-time in a religious institution. They can apply for this visa subclass and include their family.

Research Activities

An applicant may observe or take part in a research project at a research or tertiary institution in Australia. This visa may be granted a stay of up to 2 years.

Invited Participant

If someone is invited to come to Australia to participate in a community-based event, including a sporting event. They may apply for this visa subclass that is valid for 3 months.

Sporting Activities

An applicant may play, coach, instruct or adjudicate for an Australian team or participate in high-calibre training with a sporting organisation. This is a 2-year sub-visa.

Entertainment Activities

This temporary visa of up to 2 years allows a person to work in the entertainment industry of film, stage or television, as a performer, production or support staff. Family members are allowed to be included with this visa type.

Superyacht Crew

This visa allows a person to work in Australia as a member of a superyacht crew. It is a 12-month visa type.

Exchange Arrangements

An applicant and their family can come to Australia as part of a staff exchange program. This visa allows you to stay for up to 2 years.

Domestic Work for Executives

This visa allows applicants to come to Australia for full-time domestic work in the household of specific foreign executives. It allows family members to come as well and is valid for up to 2 years.

Australian Government Endorsed Activities

This visa allows a participant to come to Australia to participate in events that are endorsed by the Australian Government. The visa is valid for the duration of the event and can be used within 4 years of being granted.

How To Apply For A Temporary Activity Visa

Looking to apply for a Subclass 408 Visa? At K1 Migration, we provide clear, personalized guidance to make the process smooth. Start your Australian journey with us today!

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    Once you reach out to K1 Migration, we set up a discovery call to understand what your needs are and what Visa best suits you.

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    Step 2

    From there, we will send you a Strategy proposal outlining the steps we will take to assist you in getting a Visa for you to sign off on.

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    Now our team leaps into action, following immigration pathways, taking care of the paperwork and helping you through the entire application process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the Subclass 408 Visa permits work related to the approved activity or event. However:

  • You must work only in the role or activity approved under your visa stream.
  • For the COVID-19 stream, you can work in multiple critical sectors.

The 408 Visa does not directly lead to permanent residency, but you can explore PR pathways by:

  • Securing employer sponsorship through the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (Subclass 482).
  • Applying for skilled migration visas like the Subclass 190 or Subclass 491 if eligible.
  • Transitioning to a permanent employer-sponsored visa (Subclass 186).

Processing times vary depending on the stream and application volume:

  • Entertainment and sports streams: 2–5 months.
  • COVID-19 critical sectors: 1–2 months.

Providing accurate documentation can speed up the process.

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