What is a Subclass 408 Temporary Activity Visa?
The Subclass 408 visa allows individuals to partake in various short-term activities within the country, emphasizing cultural exchange, collaboration, and specialized expertise in diverse fields.
Requirements for a 408 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.
Read our guide on the 408 visa here
What are the 408 application fees?
As of 1 July 2026, the government application fees are as follows:
Temporary Activities Sponsorship (TAS) – $420
Visa Application – Main Applicant – $535
Visa Application – Dependent Applicant over 18yrs of age (each) – $535
Visa Application – Dependent Applicant under 18yrs of age (each) – $135
Subsequent Temporary Application Charge (STAC) – in certain circumstances only – $700
What are the current 408 visa processing times?
As of 4 August 2026, Immigration advises the current processing times are as follows:
| Application Type | 50% processed within | 90% processed within |
| TAS | No data available | |
| Entertainment Activities | 14 days | 20 days |
| Exchange Arrangements | 21 days | 74 days |
| Invited Participant | 11 days | 29 days |
| Religious Work | 90 days | 13 months |
| Research Activities | 75 days | 12 months |
| Special Programs | 24 days | 54 days |
| Sporting Activities | 9 days | 50 days |
| Superyacht Crew | 6 days | 34 days |
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