Australia•Oceania14-90 days
430 AUD
Up to 2 years
Yes
Required
Not Specified
No
Not Required
Temporary Activity Visa.
The Australian Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) lets foreign nationals enter Australia for specific short-term activities: research, entertainment, sports, staff exchange, and special programs. Sponsorship by an approved Australian organisation is required; work rights are restricted to the nominated activity.
Stay duration varies by stream: most allow up to 2 years, while Religious Worker and Research streams allow up to 4 years with extensions. The visa carries no direct pathway to permanent residence and dual intent is not permitted. Family members may accompany the holder.
This visa is ideal for performers, athletes, researchers, religious workers, and exchange participants invited by an Australian organisation for a defined temporary activity.
Must be invited to participate in a specific event or activity
Must be supported or sponsored by an organization in Australia
Must meet health and character requirements
Must have adequate health insurance for the duration of stay
Must have sufficient financial support for self and any accompanying family
Must be a genuine temporary entrant
Must not have had a visa cancelled or an application refused
Job Offer
Required
Education
none or higher
Valid passport and identity documents
Evidence of support or sponsorship (invitation letter, sponsorship approval)
Proof of financial capacity (bank statements, employment contract)
Evidence of health insurance
Police certificates from countries lived in for 12+ months in the last 10 years
Evidence of relationship for family members (marriage/birth certificates)
Specific activity-related documents (e.g., arts certificate, research project details)
| Online application via ImmiAccount | — |
| 1229 (Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years) — if applicable | — |
| Application Steps | Obtain sponsorship from an approved Australian organisation or individual; Confirm eligibility for t… | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Fee Breakdown | Base application charge: 430 AUD | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Fees | AUD 430 | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Forms | Online application via ImmiAccount; Form 1229 (Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child u… | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Included Nationalities | — | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Job Offer Required | true | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Application Portal | https://online.immi.gov.au/lusc/login | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Official Info | https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-activity-408 | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
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