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Temporary Activity Visa

For specific short-term activities in Australia — from research and entertainment to religious work and specialist events.

Overview

The right visa for a defined activity

The Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) covers a wide range of streams, including entertainment, research, religious work, invited participants at special events, and staff shortage arrangements.

Because the streams vary so much, getting the right one — and the evidence that matches it — makes a real difference to approval timeframes.

Who this pathway is for

  • Performers, entertainers and event participants
  • Academics and researchers on exchange
  • Religious workers on short-term assignment
  • Employers covering a genuine, temporary staff shortage

Key facts

Visa subclass408
Typical stayUp to 2 years, activity dependent
Work rightsLimited to the approved activity
StreamsMultiple — activity dependent
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What's included

How we handle it for you

01

Stream identification

Matching your activity to the correct visa stream.

02

Sponsor/organiser liaison

Coordinating with the inviting organisation where required.

03

Evidence preparation

Building the case for your specific activity.

04

Application lodgement

Filed correctly for the chosen stream.

Our Process

From first conversation to decision

01

Initial consultation

We identify the correct stream for your activity.

02

Documentation

We gather evidence from you and, where relevant, the host organisation.

03

Lodgement

We prepare and file the application.

04

Decision & next steps

We confirm your conditions and activity limits once granted.

Have a short-term activity or event in Australia?