Temporary Activity Visa

Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408)

The Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408) is a flexible short-term visa designed for people coming to Australia to participate in a specific activity that is not covered by other visa types. This includes invited speakers, performing artists, sports competitors, religious workers, domestic workers employed by foreign diplomats, and COVID-19 pandemic-related activities. It also includes the Australian Government endorsed events stream for participants in significant national events. A2B Visa & Education Services helps individuals and organisations navigate the various streams of this visa efficiently.

Key Streams of the Subclass 408 Visa

• Entertainment activities: For performers, production crews, and support personnel working on approved entertainment projects.
• Invited participant: For individuals invited by an Australian organisation to participate in a specific activity such as a conference, research project, or cultural exchange.
• Religious worker: For individuals undertaking religious work in Australia under the auspices of a religious organisation.
• Domestic worker (diplomatic): For domestic employees of foreign diplomats stationed in Australia.
• Sport: For individual athletes, teams, coaches, and support personnel participating in sporting competitions or events.
• Commonwealth Government endorsed events: For participants in events of national significance endorsed by the Australian Government.
• Leave without pay: For people already in Australia who need to remain while their overseas employer has granted them leave without pay.

Eligibility & Requirements

• You must be sponsored by an approved Australian business, organisation, or government body for most streams.
• Your proposed activity must fit clearly within one of the defined streams.
• The activity must be temporary in nature, with a clear end point.
• You must meet health and character requirements.

Our Process

We assess which stream of the Subclass 408 visa applies to your activity, assist your Australian sponsor with their sponsorship application if needed, and prepare a complete visa application with all supporting documentation. We advise on work and stay conditions and any reporting obligations for sponsors and visa holders.

Coming to Australia for a Specific Activity?

Let our Perth migration team make the process simple. Contact A2B Visa & Education Services on 08 6246 6568 or email info@a2bvisa.com to discuss your specific circumstances and get your Subclass 408 visa application underway.