408 Temporary Activity Visa

Requirements for a Temporary Activity Visa

The Subclass 408 visa is divided into a number of ‘streams’ to suit the purpose of the stay in Australia, including:

• Youth exchange
• Religious work
• Research activities
• Participation in a community-based event
• Playing, coaching, instructing or adjudicating for an Australian sporting team, or undertaking high-level sports training with a sporting organization
• Working in the entertainment industry as a performer or production staff
• Crew member of a superyacht
• Staff exchange

To obtain the Subclass 408 visa, applicants must secure sponsorship or endorsement from a qualifying organization or institution in Australia. The applicants must also:

• Demonstrate the necessary skills to undertake the intended work or activity.
• Prove they have adequate financial resources to sustain themselves and their family during their stay in Australia.
• Meet health and character requirements.
• Confirm they are a genuine temporary entrant.

Subclass 408 Visa holders are also required to evidence adequate health insurance for the stay in Australia. This could be private insurance or reciprocal Medicare access.