Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408)
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VISA INFORMATION
Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408)
The Temporary Activity Visa enables you to temporarily engage in one of the following activities in Australia.
- Full-time domestic work for a select group of senior foreign executives
- Engage in competitive sports (including training)
- Work in the entertainment sector
- Make a contribution to a particular initiative to advance global connections and cross-cultural dialogue
- Participate in cultural or social events at an Australian organization's invitation.
- Work on a research project as an academic or observe it.
- Participate in a gathering that the Australian Government has endorsed
- Work as a Religious Worker
- Work as a crew member on a mega yacht.
- Become employed in a skilled position through a staff exchange program
Benefits of a Temporal Activity Visa (Subclass 408)
As long as your visa is valid, you are free to come and go from Australia as often as you choose.
Stay lawfully in Australia for the duration of the appointed post (with maximum stay of 2 years)
Take part in the tasks or activities listed in your application
Bring eligible family members to Australia with you
Important Things To Know Before Applying The Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408)
If you are applying for a visa in Australia, you must be sponsored by a sponsor who is either a sponsor who passes the sponsorship test or an authorised sponsor for temporary activity.
Other Visa
- Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 590)
Requirements for Visa Applicants
If you are applying from outside of Australia, you must have a stay in Australia planned for no longer than three months and have the assistance of a group or individual who is organising events or engaging in activities there and has met the support criteria.
An authorised sponsor who has passed the sponsorship test must support you.
For the duration of your stay in Australia, you and your family must be supported by enough money and have health insurance.
You must have met the requirements for the activity you have been engaging in while on this visa.
Requirements for Sponsorships
An organisation from Australia (a business, a corporate or incorporate body or a non-profit organisation operating legitimately in Australia)
A legally created Australian government body or state or territory
A foreign government organisation that is legally conducting business in Australia, including trade offices, consular or diplomatic missions, and bureaux for foreign tourists and journalists.
A group, foreign government agency, or government body that legitimately supports Australian sports or sporting events
A religious organisation that the Australian Tax Office has approved as a charity
Having a legitimate business in Australia yet being registered in another nation
Superyacht’s captain, owner, or organisation in charge of running one.
Health and Character Requirements
Evidence of good health or medical tests
Police certifications demonstrating your lack of criminal history
Financial Circumstances and Background
A letter from the financial institutions or bank statements
Employment agreement
Compensation, housing, and other support from the sponsored employer in Australia
Health Insurance
If your nation does not have a reciprocal health care agreement with Australia, you must be protected by the Medicare health program.
English Proficiency Requirement
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall band score of 4.5, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) overall band score of 32, or PTE overall band score of 30 (Pearson Test of English)
Other Important Matters
circumstances in the applicant’s country of residence. This may include their own circumstances, such as their employment, family, and future plans, as well as the overall conditions in their nation, such as civil turmoil, economic strife, or famine;
Whether the position has been created to secure the person’s stay in Australia. Delegates should assess whether family members, the applicant’s community etc. have created the position to fit the attributes of the particular person;
Personal characteristics, professional experience, and suitability for the role of the applicant. The applicant’s present occupation, current skill level, and whether they have performed the same or similar work in Australia or abroad are all important considerations.
The applicant’s use of English is appropriate given their endorsed activities (although applicants are not required to undertake English language testing, however if they are to work in Australia that at least a rudimentary knowledge of English should be expected).
Validity of your Visa
The temporary activity visa’s duration is determined by the approved activity:
The visa may be valid for up to 4 years for activities in which invited participants and the Australian Government are supported.
The visa’s validity for the remaining activities is up to two years.
Family Member that are included
To sponsor your family members, your sponsor must agree to do so in writing and must have one on hand if you are sponsored and plan to stay in Australia for a period of time longer than three months.
To learn more about this subclass or to find out if you qualify, schedule a consultation with one of our migration experts right away.
Health Insurance
If your nation does not have a reciprocal health care agreement with Australia, you must be protected by the Medicare health program.
English Proficiency Requirement
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall band score of 4.5, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) overall band score of 32, or PTE overall band score of 30 (Pearson Test of English)
Other Important Matters
circumstances in the applicant’s country of residence. This may include their own circumstances, such as their employment, family, and future plans, as well as the overall conditions in their nation, such as civil turmoil, economic strife, or famine;
Whether the position has been created to secure the person’s stay in Australia. Delegates should assess whether family members, the applicant’s community etc. have created the position to fit the attributes of the particular person;
Personal characteristics, professional experience, and suitability for the role of the applicant. The applicant’s present occupation, current skill level, and whether they have performed the same or similar work in Australia or abroad are all important considerations.
The applicant’s use of English is appropriate given their endorsed activities (although applicants are not required to undertake English language testing, however if they are to work in Australia that at least a rudimentary knowledge of English should be expected).
Validity of your Visa
The temporary activity visa’s duration is determined by the approved activity:
The visa may be valid for up to 4 years for activities in which invited participants and the Australian Government are supported.
The visa’s validity for the remaining activities is up to two years.
Family Member that are included
To sponsor your family members, your sponsor must agree to do so in writing and must have one on hand if you are sponsored and plan to stay in Australia for a period of time longer than three months.
To learn more about this subclass or to find out if you qualify, schedule a consultation with one of our migration experts right away.
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