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A short-stay visa for highly specialised work that cannot be done by the local workforce, or for short-term, non-ongoing roles. Typically granted for a few weeks up to several months.
Specialists invited for short, highly skilled, non-ongoing work in Australia.
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It is a short-stay visa. Stays are generally three to six months, and up to 12 months may be granted in limited circumstances, decided case by case.
Common reasons include work that is not genuinely specialised or non-ongoing, weak evidence of expertise, requesting too long a stay, and incomplete supporting documents.
Generally yes. Applicants are usually expected to be outside Australia when they apply and when the visa is granted.
No. The visa is specifically for non-ongoing, short-term work and is not a route to ongoing employment.
The Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa (subclass 400) is for highly skilled specialists to work in Australia for a short period, typically a few weeks to several months, and requires evidence of highly specialised skills not readily available in Australia. To qualify, applicants must have an invitation for short, highly skilled, non-ongoing work in Australia and meet requirements such as adequate funds and health and character checks.
The Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa (subclass 400) requires highly specialised skills, evidence of short-term work, and adequate funds, with a processing time of weeks to a couple of months and a cost from ~AUD 415. To confirm the most up-to-date information, please check the official government sources as immigration rules can change.
You may be able to include eligible family members, and you should declare your family members when you apply so they can be considered.
It allows short-term, highly specialised, non-ongoing work using skills, knowledge, or experience not generally available in Australia.
