Subclass 408 Visa Australia allows you to do specific types of work such as Religious, Cultural, Sports and Australian Government endorsed events.
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This visa allows you to come to Australia to do specific types of work on a short-term, temporary basis such as Australian Government endorsed events, religious, social, cultural and/or research activities.
408 Visa can be lodged under one of the following streams: Australian Government Endorsed Events, Special Program, Religious Work, Research Activities, Invited for other Social and Cultural Activity (Invited Participant), Sporting Activities, Entertainment Activities, Superyacht Crew, Exchange Arrangements and Domestic Work for Executives.
If you have spouse/partner and kids, they can also be included in your Subclass 408 visa application before or after a visa is granted.
The visa holders will have full work rights in Australia and must continue to work with their nominating employer.
Australian Government Endorsed Events: For the duration of the event up to 4 years, Special Program: Up to 12 Months, Religious Work: Up to 2 Years, Research Activities: Up to 2 Years, Invited for other Social and Cultural Activity (Invited Participant): Up to 3 Months, Sporting Activities: Up to 2 years, Entertainment Activities: Up to 2 Years, Superyacht Crew: Up to 12 Months, Exchange Arrangements: Up to 2 Years, and Domestic Work for Executives: Up to 2 Years.
Base application charge: A$535; Additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18: A$535; Additional applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18: A$135. In some cases reduced fees and exemptions apply.
Australian Government Endorsed Events: Not Available, Special Program: 23 Days to 38 Days, Religious Work: 58 Days to 7 Months, Research Activities: 31 Days to 3 Months, Invited for other Social and Cultural Activity (Invited Participant): 8 Days to 23 Days, Sporting Activities: 12 Days to 73 Days, Entertainment Activities: 8 to 22 Days, Superyacht Crew: 6 Days to 19 Days, Exchange Arrangements: 22 Days to 3 Months, and Domestic Work for Executives: Not Available. However, subclass 408 visa processing time also depend on your circumstances.
This temporary visa lets you come to Australia to participate in events which are endorsed by the Australian Government such as COVID-19 Pandemic Event, Post COVID-19 Economic Recovery Event, and Supporting Innovation in South Australia Event.
You must provide a letter of endorsement from your employer to take part in the Post Covid-19 Economic Recovery event. The letter must provide the following details:
- a statement by your employer that they are receiving coordinated facilitation to relocate to Australia from the Global Business and Talent Attraction Task force.
- if the business owner has made a Global Talent visa application you must provide the Transaction Reference Number (TRN) or equivalent for the owner’s application.
- your employment history with your employer and why you are a key member of staff required to assist with the relocation of the business to Australia.
- your remuneration package, and how this remuneration meets or exceeds the Annual Market Salary Rate for your occupation in Australia.
Letter of Endorsement: You must have a letter of endorsement from the South Australian Government to take part in Supporting Innovation in South Australia.
Supporting Business Plan: If you are an entrepreneur participating in Supporting Innovation in South Australia, you must attach a copy of the supporting business plan that you provided to the South Australian Government to the visa application.
Proof of Vocational English: If you are an entrepreneur participating in Supporting Innovation in South Australia event, you must attach proof that you meet Vocational English requirements to the visa application.
This visa lets you stay in Australia to take part in an approved special programs such as youth exchange, cultural enrichment or community programs, school language assistants or gap year school volunteering.
You must be travelling to Australia to take part in an approved special program. There are 4 types of special programs: cultural enrichment or community benefit programs, youth exchange programs, school language assistance programs or school-to-school interchange programs.
Be here for Cultural Exchange: The main purpose of the program you take part in should be cultural exchange. You should be here to share cultural and social experiences and knowledge by taking part in the program.
Have a Supporter or Sponsor: You don't need a sponsor to apply for this visa if you apply outside Australia, and intend to stay for less than 3 months. You must have a supporter to apply for this visa. You need a sponsor if You apply for this visa in Australia, or apply outside Australia and intend to stay for more than 3 months.
The main purpose of the program you take part in should be cultural exchange. You should be here to share cultural and social experiences and knowledge by taking part in the program.
You don't need a sponsor to apply for this visa if you apply outside Australia, and intend to stay for less than 3 months. You must have a supporter to apply for this visa. You need a sponsor if You apply for this visa in Australia, or apply outside Australia and intend to stay for more than 3 months.
You can't use our temporary visa program to maintain ongoing residency in Australia. The genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement helps to make sure that you use temporary visas correctly.
The Department of Home Affairs generally do not let temporary residents extend their stay in Australia beyond 4 years by applying for this visa, and it must be satisfied that you have a genuine intention to stay in Australia temporarily.When assessing your application, the 'Home Affairs' will consider: your situation; your immigration history; previous compliance with visa conditions; if you are under 18 years old, the intention of your parent, legal guardian or partner; and any other relevant matter.
This stream lets you do full-time religious work for a religious institution in Australia.
The applicant must have an employement contract.
Meet the sponsorship test
You must be an 'approved temporary activities sponsor' to sponsor an applicant for this visa.
You must meet the sponsorship test to sponsor a visa applicant. You must:
- be an approved sponsor.
- agree in writing to sponsor the visa applicant and members of their family unit applying for the same visa.
- not withdraw that agreement to sponsor the visa applicant and members of their family unit, or cease to sponsor the applicant and members of their family unit.
The department of home affairs must not know anything adverse about you, or a person or organisation associated with you, unless it can reasonably disregard it.
Be a certain kind of organisation
Your organisation must be: a religious institution that operates lawfully in Australia, and endorsed as a charity by the Australian Tax Office.
In addition: the organisation's objectives and activities must promote a religious aim, and it's members' beliefs and practices must constitute a religion..
You must declare whether you have ever engaged in conduct that could constitute a breach of the prohibition on paying for visa sponsorship when you apply for the visa.
You must have the appropriate experience and qualifications to do the religious work that is set out in your agreement.
You must be invited to observe or participate in an Australian research project at an Australian tertiary or research institution, usually in collaboration with other academics employed there.
You must be invited to undertake research related to your field of study at an Australian tertiary or research institution.
You don't need a sponsor to apply for this visa if you apply outside Australia, and intend to stay in Australia for less than 3 months. However, you must have a supporter to apply for this visa.
You need a sponsor to apply for this visa if you apply in Australia, or apply outside Australia, and intend to stay for more than 3 months.
To be eligible for this activity type, you must be or have been employed as an academic at an overseas tertiary or research institution, and have a record of significant achievement in your field.
To be eligible for this activity type you must be a student of a foreign educational institution or have graduated within the last 12 months, and invited to undertake research related to your field of study.
You must be invited to undertake research related to your field of study at an Australian tertiary or research institution. If you have not yet graduated, you must be undertaking the research to meet course requirements for your overseas qualification.
You must have enough money to support yourself during your stay in Australia and any dependent family members who travel to Australia with you.
You must be invited to travel to Australia temporarily by an Australian organisation to take part in a social or cultural activity associated with a community-based event.
You don't need a sponsor to apply for this visa if you apply outside Australia, and intend to stay for less then 3 months. You must have a supporter to apply for this visa. You need a sponsor to apply for this visa if you in apply in Australia.
You must have access to enough money during your stay in Australia to support yourself and any dependent family members who travel with you.
You are personally liable for all your healthcare costs while you are in Australia. Medical insurance helps limit your financial liability. You must have adequate health cover for the whole of your stay to be granted this visa. Your cover should cover you for medically necessary treatment, including transport.
If you owe the Australian Government money, you must have paid it back or have a formal arrangement to pay it back.
You must declare whether you have ever engaged in conduct that could constitute a breach of the prohibition on paying for visa sponsorship when you apply for the visa.
You can't use our temporary visa program to maintain ongoing residency in Australia. The genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement helps to make sure that you use temporary visas correctly.The Department of Home Affairs generally do not let temporary residents extend their stay in Australia beyond 4 years by applying for this visa, and it must be satisfied that you have a genuine intention to stay in Australia temporarily.
When assessing your application, the 'Home Affairs' will consider: your situation; your immigration history; previous compliance with visa conditions; if you are under 18 years old, the intention of your parent, legal guardian or partner; and any other relevant matter.
You must be able to show you currently compete or adjudicate at the Australian national level (or equivalent); or be endorsed by a relevant peak sporting body as having the potential to compete or adjudicate at the Australian national level (or equivalent).
You must have an established reputation in your sporting field if you apply as: an elite player, a coach, an instructor, an adjudicator. You must be endorsed by an Australian national sporting body as being able to play, coach, instruct or adjudicate the sport at a national level.
You must be undertaking full-time, structured sports training aimed at achieving a high performance outcome with an internationally recognised sports training organisation if you apply for this visa as a sports trainee.
You don't need a sponsor to apply for this visa if you apply outside Australia, and intend to stay for less then 3 months. You must have a supporter to apply for this visa. You need a sponsor to apply for this visa if you in apply in Australia.
You must have a suitable formal agreement with your sporting club or sporting organisation in Australia if you apply for this visa as: an elite player, a coach, an instructor, and an adjudicator.
You can't use our temporary visa program to maintain ongoing residency in Australia. The genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement helps to make sure that you use temporary visas correctly. The Department of Home Affairs generally do not let temporary residents extend their stay in Australia beyond 4 years by applying for this visa, and it must be satisfied that you have a genuine intention to stay in Australia temporarily.
When assessing your application, the 'Home Affairs' will consider: your situation; your immigration history; previous compliance with visa conditions; if you are under 18 years old, the intention of your parent, legal guardian or partner; and any other relevant matter.
You must have a contract for your performance or work in Australia. If you are here for a non-profit engagement, whether as a performer or production staff, you must be able to show 'Home Affairs' evidence of this. If you are here to make an advertisement or documentary for an overseas market, you must be able to show 'Home Affairs' evidence of this such as a distribution contract.
You apply for this visa under one of these categories:-
If you owe the Australian Government money, you must have paid it back or have a formal arrangement to pay it back.
If you are 18 years of age or older, you must acknowledge the Australian Values Statement that confirms you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws.
You can't use our temporary visa program to maintain ongoing residency in Australia. The genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement helps to make sure that you use temporary visas correctly. The Department of Home Affairs generally do not let temporary residents extend their stay in Australia beyond 4 years by applying for this visa, and it must be satisfied that you have a genuine intention to stay in Australia temporarily.
When assessing your application, the 'Home Affairs' will consider: your situation; your immigration history; previous compliance with visa conditions; if you are under 18 years old, the intention of your parent, legal guardian or partner; and any other relevant matter.
You must have a contract to work as a crew member on a superyacht in Australia, or a letter confirming your employment as a crew member on a superyacht in Australia.
A superyacht is a high-value luxury sailing or motor vessel that is 24 metres or longer; and doesn't carry cargo; and is used for sport or recreation.
You don't need a sponsor to apply for this visa if you apply outside Australia, and intend to stay for less then 3 months. You must have a supporter to apply for this visa. You need a sponsor to apply for this visa if you in apply in Australia.
You must have enough money to support yourself during your stay in Australia.
Meet the support test: To meet the support test you will need to provide a letter of invitation, on your organisation's letterhead if it has one; and the 'Department of Home Affairs' (Home Affairs) must not be aware of any adverse information about you or anyone associated with you that would affect your suitability as a supporter.
Provide Letter of Invitation: The letter of invitation must identify the visa applicant and any family members; and the work the applicant will do; and what the applicant's duties will be; and when and where the applicant will be working. You don't need to submit an application to be a supporter.
Be a certain kind of organisation: You must be the owner, operator or captain of a superyacht. You must be able to provide evidence of superyacht status.
Meet the sponsorship test: You must be an approved temporary activities sponsor to sponsor an applicant for this visa. You must meet the sponsorship test to sponsor a visa applicant; and You must be an approved sponsor; agree in writing to sponsor the visa applicant and any family members; not withdraw that agreement or cease to sponsor the applicant. 'Home Affairs' must not know anything adverse about you, or a person or organisation associated with you, unless it can reasonably disregard it.
Be a certain kind of organisation: You must be the owner, operator or captain of a superyacht. You must be able to provide evidence of superyacht status.
You must intend to work in a skilled position as part of a reciprocal staff exchange arrangement with an eligible organisation in Australia. There must be a written agreement between your organisation and the organisation in Australia that sets out: the staff in Australia and overseas who will take part in the exchange; and the skilled positions to be filled by the participants; and how long the exchange will last.
You must have the necessary skills and/or experience to perform the skilled position set out in the exchange agreement.
The exchange arrangement must benefit both you and the Australian citizen or permanent resident taking part.
You must have enough money to support yourself and any dependent family members who travel to Australia with you.
Have a supporter or sponsor: You don't need a sponsor to apply for this visa if you apply outside Australia, and intend to stay in Australia for less than 3 months. However, you must have a supporter who passes the support test to apply for this visa.
You need a sponsor: You need a sponsor who is a temporary activities sponsor to apply for this visa if you apply in Australia, or apply outside Australia and intend to stay for more than 3 months in Australia.
You can't use our temporary visa program to maintain ongoing residency in Australia. The genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement helps to make sure that you use temporary visas correctly. The Department of Home Affairs generally do not let temporary residents extend their stay in Australia beyond 4 years by applying for this visa, and it must be satisfied that you have a genuine intention to stay in Australia temporarily. When assessing your application, the 'Home Affairs' will consider: your situation; your immigration history; previous compliance with visa conditions; if you are under 18 years old, the intention of your parent, legal guardian or partner; and any other relevant matter.
You must be invited to work full-time in the household of a senior foreign executive.
For this subclass 408 visa activity, a senior foreign executive is: the holder of a Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) Privileges and Immunities stream, who is the national managing director, deputy national managing director or state manager of the sponsor's Australian office; or the holder of a Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457) or a Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) who is the national managing director, deputy national managing director or state manager of the sponsor's Australian office.
Your wages and employment conditions must meet the necessary standards under the relevant Australian legislation and awards.
You must be at least 18 years old to apply for this visa.
You are personally liable for all your healthcare costs while you are in Australia. Medical insurance helps limit your financial liability. You must have adequate health cover for the whole of your stay to be granted this visa. Your cover should cover you for medically necessary treatment, including transport.
Reciprocal healthcare agreements: Some countries have a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Australia.
You must declare whether you have ever engaged in conduct that could constitute a breach of the prohibition on paying for visa sponsorship when you apply for the visa.
You might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused while you were in Australia.
This visa subclass 408 allows you to come to Australia to do specific types of work on a short-term, temporary basis such as Australian Government endorsed events, religious, social, cultural and/or research activities.
Yes, subclass 408 visa can be extended.
Yes, visa subclass 408 holder can apply for a student visa.
Yes, a new nomination or sponsorship will be required.
No, you can not apply for subclass 485 visa unless you have been on student visa subclass 500.
No, the primary applicant can not study on subclass 408 visa.
Yes, you can work on subclass 408 visa but only for your sponsoring employer.
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