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Temporary Activity Visa – Subclass 408

Allows individuals to come to Australia for specific activities or events, including entertainment, sport, research, religious work, and more.

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    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

    408 Visa Applicant Requirements

    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

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    Why AustraliaMigrate?

    "AustraliaMigrate Pty Ltd has been helping people around the world successfully apply for Australian visas for over 25 years.

    Our professional specialists are highly experienced in the migration environment.”

    We guide individuals and businesses through the complex migration process to Australia. With long years of industry experience, our immigration specialists have built a reputation of providing accessible, accurate and genuine advice to our esteemed clients.

    Our specialists assist in preparing and reviewing your documents and forms before submitting for successful approval. We strive to make the whole immigration process hassle-free for you.

    We have a very high success rate of visa approval and a solid reputation resulting in a large amount of repeat business. We provide immigration services to individuals, families and companies, whether they are small or public companies and in any industry. Immigration is the only thing we do so we are highly specialized in it.

    Immigration is the only thing we do so we are highly specialized in it.

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    Client Story

    Maren Beattie arrived in Australia on a Working Holiday Visa in 2007. She and Matt had been pen-pals before she arrived.

    Our relationship developed and we got married in Jan 2008. I applied for a spouse visa with my husband Matthew Beattie. I received my Permanent Visa in 2010.

    Starting off in Australia in 2007 with a Working Holiday Visa, subclass 417. Shortly after meeting my husband, Matthew Beattie, we decided to get married. We were introduced and recommended by Matthew’s friend to contact with AustraliaMigrate for assistance in the spouse visa application.

    MAREN BEATTIE

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    Hi Ian. I just drove through to Neil’s work to tell him and he’s over the moon. It has been such a journey to get here and we have been through SO much to make it all happen – but we would never have done it without you and your amazing team. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Have a great evening.

    Hello Lynn and Ian, How are you? I just wanted to let you know that my Visa has been granted. I have my Permanent Residency! Thank you for everything, Lynn has been so helpful during the all process. I could never have done it without you. I hope everything is going all right for you guys. Take care.

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    Dear Ms Lynn, Thank you for the information, appreciated your time and effort for lodging our visa. Looking forward to seeing you for the future visa. Thank you.

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    Subclass 186 Frequently Asked Questions

    Where can I see my current visa status?

    As a visa holder, you can use VEVO to check your current visa details and conditions.

    You are required to apply for an RRV (Resident Return visa) if your permanent visa is about to expire and you intend to depart Australia.

    If you’ve been living in Australia for at least two years (this can be accumulative) in the last five years prior to lodging your visa, you will be granted a new five-year block of time so you can continue with your permanent residence visa.

    If you have been living in Australia for less than two years in the last five years prior to the date of your RRV application, you may be eligible for a one-year RRV. To be eligible, you would need to present evidence of your ties to Australia, such as employment, family or business commitments.

    If you live in Australia and your permanent residence visa expires, your status will automatically carry over – meaning you will continue to have permanent resident visa status. If you then wish to travel outside Australia, you will need to apply for an RRV, which will enable you to return using your current visa.

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