Approx 2–28 weeks
3 months to 4 years
The Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408) allows individuals to travel to Australia to participate in specific short-term activities such as cultural events, research projects, entertainment, religious work, sports programs, or government-endorsed initiatives. This visa is designed for temporary stays and is granted under different streams depending on the purpose of visit. Applicants must be sponsored or supported by an approved Australian organisation in most cases. The Subclass 408 visa does not lead directly to permanent residency but allows valuable professional and international experience in Australia.
You must be invited, sponsored, or supported to participate in an eligible temporary activity in Australia.
Most streams require an approved Australian sponsor or supporting organisation.
You must demonstrate that your stay in Australia is temporary and aligned with the visa purpose.
You must possess relevant qualifications, experience, or achievements related to the activity.
All applicants must meet the health and character requirements of Australia. This includes medical testing and submission of police clearance certificates. Application Process
The base application charge varies by stream, but generally starts from approximately AUD 405 .
Determine which Subclass 408 stream matches your intended activity.
Obtain formal support or sponsorship from an approved Australian organisation.
Gather passport, invitation letter, sponsorship approval, qualifications, and financial evidence.
Submit your visa application through ImmiAccount and upload required documents.
Undergo health checks (and biometrics if required) and wait for the Department’s final visa decision.
Eligible dependent family members can be included in the application. They must meet health and character requirements and may have limited work rights depending on the stream.
Valid passport (bio-data page)
Birth certificate showing parents’ names
Positive Skills Assessment from relevant assessing authority
English language test results (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, OET or Cambridge, if applicable)
Educational qualification certificates and transcripts
Employment reference letters detailing duties, duration, salary and working hours
Payslips, tax documents, or bank statements supporting employment claims
Police clearance certificates (for every country lived in 12+ months in last 10 years)
Health examination results (after application lodgement)
Marriage certificate / divorce papers (if applicable)
Dependent documents (if including family members)
All non-English documents must be translated into English by accredited translators.
Passport must be valid at time of application.
Details must match your Expression of Interest (EOI).
Visa is electronically linked to your passport number.
If passport expires during processing, you must update it.
All accompanying family members must also hold valid passports.
There is no fixed minimum settlement fund requirement; however, you must show sufficient funds to support yourself and any accompanying family members during your stay.
We carefully evaluate your age, education, work experience, and English scores to calculate your genuine points eligibility. Our team ensures that every claim is backed by proper documentation before submission.
We guide you in preparing strong employment reference letters, organizing qualification documents, and applying to the correct assessing authority. This reduces the risk of mismatch or rejection
We prepare and submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) accurately and monitor invitation rounds. Once invited, we assist with complete and error-free visa application filing through ImmiAccount.
From medicals and police clearances to responding to Department requests, we provide continuous follow-up and guidance until a final decision is received.
Claiming points for work experience, qualifications, English level, or partner skills without proper supporting evidence can result in refusal. Every point claimed must be clearly proven.
If your employment letters, qualifications, or personal details do not match your Expression of Interest (EOI), the Department may refuse your application. Even small inconsistencies can raise concerns.
Your nominated occupation must match your positive skills assessment. If the assessment is expired or does not align with your claims, the visa may be refused.
Failing medical examinations, having a serious criminal history, or providing misleading information can lead to refusal under Australia’s strict public interest criteria.
Submitting incorrect details, fake documents, or hiding important information may not only cause refusal but could also lead to future visa bans.
No, it is a temporary visa and does not provide a direct pathway to PR.
No. Work is limited to the approved activity or sponsor conditions.
Most streams require sponsorship or formal support from an Australian organisation.
Stay duration depends on the activity stream — from a few months up to 4 years.
In many cases, yes — subject to visa conditions and eligibility.
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