408 VISA
Temporary Activity Visa Subclass 408

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MARN 0961 448 | UPDATED MAY 2019
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Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408) Overview
This visa allows you to come to Australia on a temporarily to work in the:
- Entertainment industry,
- Participate in activities at the invitation of an Australian organisation,
- Participate or observe in an Australian research project,
- Work in a skilled position under a staff exchange arrangement,
- Participate in high-level sports competitions or sports training programs,
- Participate in a special programme approved by the department that provides opportunities for youth exchange, cultural enrichment or community benefits,
- Do full-time religious work,
- Be employed as a superyacht crew member,
- Do full-time domestic work in the household of certain senior foreign executives and
- Participate in a government endorsed event.
Temporary Activity Visa Subclass 408
The Temporary Activity visa enables professional academics to visit Australia on a temporary basis, to observe or participate in an Australian research project. This visa allows you to come to Australia on a temporarily:
- Entertainment: work in the entertainment industry – in film, television or live productions in either a performance or behind-the-scenes role, such as directing, producing and other production roles.
- Invited Participant: For people who are invited for stays up to 3 months by an organisation operating in Australia to participate in a specific cultural or social event or events. For example, conferences, sporting, religious or other community events.
- Researcher: To participate or observe in an Australian research project after being invited to do so. To undertake a research activity at an Australian tertiary or research institution related to your field of study.
- Religious Worker: To be a full-time religious worker, serving the religious objectives of a religious institution in Australia.
- Special program: To participate in an approved special program that provides opportunities for youth exchange, cultural enrichment or community benefits.
- Sport: Play, coach or instruct, or adjudicate under contract to an Australian sporting club or organisation. Participate in a high-level sports training program.
- Domestic worker: This temporary visa for people who do full-time domestic work in the household of certain senior foreign executives.
- Government endorsed event: This temporary visa lets you come to Australia to participate in events that are endorsed by the Australian Government.
- Exchange: To work in a skilled position under a reciprocal staff exchange arrangement to:
1. Allow participants to experience another culture.
2. Enhance international relations.
3. Broaden participants’ experience and knowledge.
- Superyacht Crew: To be employed as a superyacht crew member onboard a superyacht in Australia.
- Australian Government Endorsed Event: To participate in a government-endorsed major event.
Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408) Length of Stay
- If invited by an organisation to participate in a specific event – 3 months
- If participating in Australian government activities – 4 years
- All other activities – 2 years
Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408) Cost
Start from AUD 310.
Frequently Asked Questions

Mrs. Indah Answers
ONEderland Consulting managing director and also registered migration agent with MARN 0961 448 is here to answer your questions!
- Who can apply for this visa?
- You are eligible for this visa if you want to come to or in Australia for the following purposes:
- Entertainment industry worker;
- Australian organisation activities participation;
- Australian research project participation or observation;
- Staff exchange arrangement by Australian company;
- Sports competition or training programs participation;
- Department approved special programme participation;
- Religious work;
- Superyacht crew member;
- Domestic work for senior foreign executives;
- Government endorsed COVID-19 event participation.
- You are eligible for this visa if you want to come to or in Australia for the following purposes:
- How long can I stay with this visa?
- It depends on the related activity (of the stream).
- If you are invited for a specific event by an organisation you can stay for up to 3 months.
- If you are invited by the Australian government for their event you can stay for up to 4 years.
- If you are invited for all other activities other than previously mentioned you can stay for up to 2 years.
- How much is the cost for this visa?
- This visa cost $310 but the application is free if you are employed or work in a COVID-19 pandemic endorsed event.
- My 408 visa is expiring, can I extend?
- You are generally unable to extend this visa.
- You would need to apply for another visa if you wish to stay longer.
- Can I bring my family with me with this visa?
- You can bring any eligible dependant family members for this visa as long as you have the financial capacity to support your family while in Australia.
408 VISA
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408 VISA
Temporary Activity Visa Subclass 408
Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408) Overview
This visa allows you to come to Australia on a temporarily to work in the:
- Entertainment industry,
- Participate in activities at the invitation of an Australian organisation,
- Participate or observe in an Australian research project,
- Work in a skilled position under a staff exchange arrangement,
- Participate in high-level sports competitions or sports training programs,
- Participate in a special programme approved by the department that provides opportunities for youth exchange, cultural enrichment or community benefits,
- Do full-time religious work,
- Be employed as a superyacht crew member,
- Do full-time domestic work in the household of certain senior foreign executives and
- Participate in a government endorsed event.

WRITTEN BY
INDAH MELINDASARI, B.Com
MARN 0961 448 | UPDATED MAY 2019
SHARE THIS INFORMATION
Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408)
The Temporary Activity visa enables professional academics to visit Australia on a temporary basis, to observe or participate in an Australian research project. This visa allows you to come to Australia on a temporarily:
- Entertainment: work in the entertainment industry – in film, television or live productions in either a performance or behind-the-scenes role, such as directing, producing and other production roles.
- Invited Participant: For people who are invited for stays up to 3 months by an organisation operating in Australia to participate in a specific cultural or social event or events. For example, conferences, sporting, religious or other community events.
- Researcher: To participate or observe in an Australian research project after being invited to do so. To undertake a research activity at an Australian tertiary or research institution related to your field of study.
- Religious Worker: To be a full-time religious worker, serving the religious objectives of a religious institution in Australia.
- Special program: To participate in an approved special program that provides opportunities for youth exchange, cultural enrichment or community benefits.
- Sport: Play, coach or instruct, or adjudicate under contract to an Australian sporting club or organisation. Participate in a high-level sports training program.
- Domestic worker: This temporary visa for people who do full-time domestic work in the household of certain senior foreign executives.
- Government endorsed event: This temporary visa lets you come to Australia to participate in events that are endorsed by the Australian Government.
- Exchange: To work in a skilled position under a reciprocal staff exchange arrangement to:1. Allow participants to experience another culture.
2. Enhance international relations.
3. Broaden participants’ experience and knowledge.
- Superyacht Crew: To be employed as a superyacht crew member onboard a superyacht in Australia.
- Australian Government Endorsed Event: To participate in a government-endorsed major event.
Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408) Length of Stay
- If invited by an organisation to participate in a specific event – 3 months
- If participating in Australian government activities – 4 years
- All other activities – 2 years
Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408) Cost
Start from AUD 310.
Frequently Asked Questions

Mrs. Indah Answers
ONEderland Consulting managing director and also registered migration agent with MARN 0961 448 is here to answer your questions!
- Who can apply for this visa?
- You are eligible for this visa if you want to come to or in Australia for the following purposes:
- Entertainment industry worker;
- Australian organisation activities participation;
- Australian research project participation or observation;
- Staff exchange arrangement by Australian company;
- Sports competition or training programs participation;
- Department approved special programme participation;
- Religious work;
- Superyacht crew member;
- Domestic work for senior foreign executives;
- Government endorsed COVID-19 event participation.
- You are eligible for this visa if you want to come to or in Australia for the following purposes:
- How long can I stay with this visa?
- It depends on the related activity (of the stream).
- If you are invited for a specific event by an organisation you can stay for up to 3 months.
- If you are invited by the Australian government for their event you can stay for up to 4 years.
- If you are invited for all other activities other than previously mentioned you can stay for up to 2 years.
- How much is the cost for this visa?
- This visa cost $310 but the application is free if you are employed or work in a COVID-19 pandemic endorsed event.
- My 408 visa is expiring, can I extend?
- You are generally unable to extend this visa.
- You would need to apply for another visa if you wish to stay longer.
- Can I bring my family with me with this visa?
- You can bring any eligible dependant family members for this visa as long as you have the financial capacity to support your family while in Australia.