Why Apply for Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408)?

• Travel freely to & from Australia until the expiration of your visa
• Live and Explore Australia for a maximum period of 2 years.
• Engage in work or activity related to your expertise
• Take your family with you upon eligibility

 

What Is a Temporary Activity Visa?

The temporary activity visa, also known as subclass 408, is a temporary visa that lets you live in the country to fulfill a specific task or type of work temporarily. The 408 visas are designated explicitly for candidates who can visit Australia to engage in activities endorsed and backed by the Australian government.
 

Eligibility Criteria of Temporary Activity Visa Subclass 408

The candidates applying for Subclass 408 must fulfill the given eligibility criteria:

• The applicant must possess the skills required to carry out activities in Australia.
• The applicant must have a sponsorship or be backed by the government.
• The applicant must adhere to any additional requirements related to the applicable streams.

 
Candidates who wish to visit Australia temporarily with Subclass 408 can take part in any of the activities given below:

• Attend a conference with a prior invitation.
• Take part in the entertainment industry.
• Take part in a social program or activity upon receiving an invitation from the government of Australia.
• Participate in a research project as an academic.
• Participate in work related to religious activities.
• Take part in programs that promote global relations and cultural exchange.
• Take active participation in activities related to sports.
• Be a part of the staff exchange arrangement in a skilled position.
• Participate in events that the government of Australia endorses.
• Work as a crew member at a super yacht.
• Participate in domestic work on a full-time basis.

 

Requirements for Subclass 408 Visa

The requirements for the Subclass 408 visa are given below –

• The applicant must have a sponsorship from a registered sponsor.
• The applicant must have health insurance
• The applicant must fulfill the required eligibility criteria.
• The applicant must have sufficient financial funds to stay in Australia.

 

Processing Time

The processing time for Subclass 408 depends on the application submission time.
The given processing time for Subclass 408 is given below –

Applications	Processing time
25%	3 days
50%	8 days
75%	14 days
90%	3 months

 

Steps to Apply

Step 1:  Check your eligibility
Step 2:  Sort out the requirements
Step 3:  Apply for the Subclass 408 visa
Step 4:  Wait for the status of the visa.
Step 5:  Visit Australia
 

How Can Y-Axis Help You?

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• Y-Axis Australia Immigration points calculator
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• Complete application processing
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• Updates & follow-up
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