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A flexible temporary visa for specific activities such as entertainment, sport, religious work, research, or invited cultural and social events. It covers a range of short-term, purpose-specific stays.
People coming for a defined activity such as performing, research, religious work, or special programs.
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The Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) requires sponsorship or invitation, evidence of the activity, adequate funds, and health and character checks, with a cost from ~AUD 415 and processing time of commonly weeks to a few months. Please note that rules may change, and it's essential to confirm with official sources for the most up-to-date information.
It covers a defined set of streams, including invited participants in events, sport, entertainment, religious work, research, domestic work for diplomats, superyacht crew, staff exchange, and special or government-endorsed programs.
No. Your work rights are limited to the specific activity your visa was granted for; taking on unrelated work would breach your visa conditions.
It depends on the stream. Stays range from a few months up to 4 years, with some streams such as religious work and research generally limited to up to 2 years.
The Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) is a flexible temporary visa designed for individuals participating in specific short-term activities in Australia, such as entertainment, sports, religious work, research, or i
In most streams, yes. The activity must be supported, invited, sponsored, or endorsed by an Australian organisation, government agency, or event body, depending on the stream.
No. The 408 is a temporary visa for a specific activity and does not provide a direct pathway to permanent residence.
Yes. You can include eligible family members, such as your spouse or de facto partner and dependent children, in your application.
