Subclass 408 (Temporary activity) visa

The Subclass 408 Temporary Activity visa provides avenues for individuals to undertake short-term work in Australia for specific purposes. There are several streams under this visa:

  • Invited Participants in an Event: Covers people invited to Australia to participate in an event, conference, seminar, or sports tournament.
  • Religious Workers: For individuals doing religious work or short-term religious study in Australia.
  • Sport Trainee: For applicants seeking to participate in sport as a trainee.
  • Elite Player, coach, Instructor or Adjudicator: Covers applicants wanting to be players, coaches, instructors or adjudicators for an Australian sporting team or sporting organisation.
  •  Domestic Workers: Allows senior executives needing domestic assistance to sponsor workers to provide services in their homes.
  • Superyacht Crew: For highly skilled superyacht crew members working in Australian waters.
  • Research Activities: Enables academics, specialists, and analysts to conduct research programs in Australia.
  • Staff Exchanges: Facilitates the transfer of company staff members between Australian and overseas offices.
  • Special Programs: Supports approved cultural, social, or commercial programs needing overseas personnel.
  • Entertainment Activities: Allows groups or individuals to participate in Australian entertainment events or productions.
  • Australian Government Endorsed Events: Covers people invited by the Australian Government to take part in a specific event or work program.

The above includes some of the streams available under this visa. Nonetheless, there are other streams applicants can use depending on their particular circumstances. Please get in touch with us, and we will guide you to choose the most suitable stream for this visa if applicable to your case.

Overall, the Subclass 408 visa serves as a flexible solution for a wide range of temporary activities requiring overseas participants to be in Australia for a defined period.

What can you do:

  • stay in Australia temporarily
  • work
  • Bring the members of your family unit with you