Why apply for a Temporary Activity (Subclass 408) Visa?

• Work in the entertainment industry
• Participate in high-level sports competitions or sports training programs
• Travel to and from Australia
• Include family members in your application

 

Temporary Activity (Subclass 408) Visa Types

Australian Government Endorsed Events

Australian Government Endorsed Events visa is a temporary visa that allows individuals to come to Australia to participate in events endorsed by the Australian Government.

• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​It is only for participating in certain events that have been endorsed by the Australian Government
• The validity of this visa is 4 years

Eligibility for Australian Government-Endorsed Events

• Be approved to take part in an Australian Government-endorsed event

 

Special Program

This visa allows you to stay in Australia to participate in an approved special program. Special programs can include community programs or cultural enrichment, youth exchange, school language assistance, or "gap year school volunteering."

• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Participate in a special program to exchange knowledge, culture, and social experiences in Australia
• The validity of this visa is 12 months
• Apply for this visa in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance

Eligibility for Special Program

• Take part in an approved special program
• Share knowledge, cultural and social experiences by taking part in the program
• Must have sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependent family members.
• Must be between 18 to 30 years of age

 

Religious Work

This visa allows individuals to do full-time religious work for a religious institution in Australia. You and your family member who applied for the visa with you can stay here for up to 2 years.

• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Do full-time religious work in Australia
• The validity of this visa is 2 years
• Apply for the visa in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance

Eligibility for Religious Work

• Have a suitable employment contract
• Have a sponsor or a supporter in Australia
• Have the right qualifications required for the work

 

Research activities

This visa allows individuals to take part in a research project at a research institution in Australia.

• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Take part in a research project
• Stay in Australia for up to 2 years with family members
• Apply for the visa in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance

Eligibility for Research activities

• Be a research student, or recent graduate, or an established academic researcher

 

Invited for other social and cultural activities (Invited Participant)

This visa lets you participate in a community-based event, including sporting events.

• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Must have been invited to participate in a community-based event
• The validity of this visa is 3 months
• Apply for the visa in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance

Eligibility for Research activities

• You must be invited to Australia by an Australian organization to participate in a social or cultural activity related to a community-based event.

 

Sporting Activities

This visa allows you to play, instruct, adjudicate, or coach for an Australian team or conduct high-profile sports training with a sporting organization.

• The validity of this visa is 2 years
• Apply for the visa in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance

Eligibility for Sporting Activities

• Be an eligible sports coach, elite player, trainee, adjudicator, or instructor
• Must be undertaking full-time, organized sports training aimed at achieving a high-performance outcome with an internationally recognized sports training organization if you apply for this visa as a sports trainee
• Must have an agreement from your sporting organization in Australia if you apply for this visa:
  • an elite player
  • a coach
  • an instructor
  • an adjudicator

 

Entertainment Activities

This temporary visa allows you to work as an artist or support staff member in television, film, or live productions. You can include family members in your visa application.

• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Work on television, film, or live productions
• The validity of this visa is 2 years
• Apply for the visa in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance

Eligibility for Entertainment Activities

• Have a supporter or a sponsor
• You must have a contract for your performance in Australia
• Must be interested in working in an entertainment activity category

 

Superyacht Crew

This visa allows you to work in Australia as a crew member of a superyacht.

• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Be a crew member in Australia
• Stay in Australia for up to 12 months
• Apply for the visa in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance

Eligibility for Superyacht Crew

• Have an employment contract
• Have a supporter or sponsor
• Must be aged 18 years or older

 

Exchange Arrangements

This visa allows you to come to Australia as part of a workforce exchange with an Australian organization.

• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Work in an Australian organisation
• Stay in Australia for up to 2 years with members of your family unit
• Apply for the visa in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance

Eligibility for Exchange Arrangements

• Have a supporter or sponsor
• Must intend to work in a skilled position as part of a corresponding staff exchange arrangement with an eligible organization in Australia
• Have the skills and/or experience that are necessary to perform the skilled position set out in the exchange agreement.
• The exchange arrangement must benefit both you and the Australian citizen or permanent resident taking part.

 

Domestic work for executives

This visa allows you to come to do full-time household chores of a few senior foreign executives in Australia.

• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Do full-time domestic work in Australia
• The validity of this visa is 2 years
• Apply for the visa in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance

Eligibility for Domestic work for executives

• Have a supporter or a sponsor
• You must be invited to work full-time in the household of a senior foreign executive.
• Have a suitable employment contract

 

Benefits of Subclass 408 Visa

• Participate in high-level sports competitions or sports training programs
• Activities at the invitation of an Australian organization
• Participate in an Australian research project
• Work in a skilled position under a staff exchange arrangement
• Participate in a special program approved by the department that provides opportunities for youth exchange, cultural enrichment, or community benefits
• Do full-time religious work
• Be employed as a superyacht crew member
• Do full-time domestic work in the household of certain senior foreign executives

 

General Eligibility Criteria for Subclass 408 Visa

• You must have sufficient funds to support yourself
• Meet the health and character requirement
• Have adequate health insurance
• Be a genuine temporary entrant
• Have consent to be granted the visa
• Sign the Australian values statement

 

Steps to Apply for Subclass 408 Visa

Step 1: Check your eligibility
Step 2: Arrange the checklist of documents required
Step 3: Apply for the "Subclass 408" Visa
Step 4: Wait for the Visa Status
Step 5: Move to Australia

 

Validity of Subclass 408 Visa

Visa Type	Validity
Australian Government Endorsed Events	For the duration of the event (up to 4 years)
Special Program	Up to 12 months
Religious Work	Up to 2 years
Research activities	The applicant can be granted a period of stay in Australia of up to two years
Invited for other social and cultural activities (Invited Participant)	Up to 3 months
Sporting Activities	Up to 2 years
Entertainment Activities	Up to 2 years
Superyacht Crew	Up to 12 months
Exchange Arrangements	Up to 2 years

 

Cost of Subclass 408 Visa

The cost of a Subclass 408 is AUD 405.00.

 

Processing Time for Subclass 408 Visa

The Processing time for a Subclass 408 Visa usually takes 2 – 4 months.

 

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