Temporary Activity Visa – Subclass 408

How this visa works

This visa is for people who are required to be in Australia for a short-term temporary basis. They need to:

• have the skills to undertake the activity to be carried out in Australia
• be supported or sponsored
• meet additional requirements of the relevant stream

Visa 408 Eligibility

The 408 visa is eligible for those people that want to come to Australia on a temporary basis to:

• Attend a conference as an invited participant
• Work in the entertainment industry
• Participate in a non-ongoing cultural or social activity at the invitation of an Australian organisation
• Observe or participate as an academic in a research project
• Undertake fulltime religious work
• Participate in a special program to enhance international relations and cultural exchange
• Participate in sports at a high level (including training)
• Work in a skilled position under a staff exchange arrangement
• Participate in an Australian Government-endorsed event
• Work as a superyacht crew member
• Undertake fulltime domestic work in the household of certain senior foreign executives.

408 Visa Applicant Requirements

In-order to apply for the 408 visa, the visa applicant should have met the following conditions:

• When applying for the 408 visa outside of Australia, you must have plans to stay in Australia for less than 3 months and have the provision of the organisation/individual’s provision responsible for the event.
• Must be sponsored by an approved sponsor
• Must have sufficient financial support and health insurance to cover the cost for the duration of the stay
• Must have fulfilled the criteria of the activity under the 408 visa

Who Can Sponsor The 408 Visa?

An organisation or individual can only sponsor an applicant if they are:

• Australian organisation (business, corporate or non-profit organisation operating in Australia)
• Australian Government agency (state or territory agency)
• Foreign government agency operating a business in Australia (trade offices, diplomatic missions or media bureaus)
• Organisation or agency that is endorsing sports or a sports event in Australia
• Religious foundations recognised by the Australia Tax Office (ATO)
• Captain or proprietor of a superyacht