Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408)

This visa is for people who want to come to Australia on a temporary basis to undertake one of the following activities:

1. Entertainer Stream:  to work in the entertainment industry in film, television or live productions in either a performance or behind-the-scenes role, such as directing, producing and other production roles.
2. Invited participant Stream:  for people who are invited for stays up to 3 months by an organisation operating in Australia to participate in a specific cultural or social event or events. For example, conferences, sporting, religious and other community events.
3. Researcher Stream: this covers the following scenarios:
   1. To observe or participate in a research project with an Australian tertiary or research institution.
   2. Students at overseas educational institutes involved in research in Australia closely related to their course.
4. Religious Worker Stream:  to be a full-time religious worker, serving the religious objectives of a religious institution in Australia.
5. Special program Stream:  to participate in an approved special program that provides opportunities for youth exchange, cultural enrichment or community benefits.
6. Sport Stream:  this covers the following scenarios:
   1. To play, coach or instruct or adjudicate under contract to an Australian sporting club or organisation.
   2. To participate in a high-level sports training program.
7. Exchange Stream:  to work in a skilled position under a reciprocal staff exchange arrangement to:
   1. give participants an opportunity to experience another culture;
   2. enhance international relations; and
   3. broaden participants’ experience and knowledge.
8. Superyacht Crew Stream:  to be employed as a superyacht crew member on board a superyacht in Australia.
9. Domestic Worker Stream:  to work full time in the household of certain senior foreign executives.
10. Australian Government Endorsed Event Stream:  to participate in a government endorsed major event.

There are various eligibility criteria that apply to each given stream of the visa. We will inform you of the criteria that apply in your first meeting with us.