{"id":15299,"date":"2024-05-10T11:17:28","date_gmt":"2024-05-10T05:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/?p=15299"},"modified":"2024-05-10T11:17:28","modified_gmt":"2024-05-10T05:47:28","slug":"subclass-408-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/visa\/subclass-408-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The temporary activity visa (Subclass 408) is a visa granted to individuals temporarily by the Australian government. The visa is granted to an individual to undertake a temporary activity such as: attending a conference, participating in a cultural activity, participating as an <strong>academic in a research project<\/strong>, or working in the entertainment industry, among others. Also, the visa is available for a duration of 4 years and costs approximately AUD405.00. Keep reading to learn more about the temporary activity visa (subclass 408).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Visa Name&nbsp;<\/td><td>Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Validity<\/td><td>1-4 years&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fee<\/td><td>AUD 405.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Processing Time<\/td><td>14 days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-temporary-activity-visa\"><span id=\"what-is-a-temporary-activity-visa\">What is a Temporary Activity Visa?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A temporary activity visa is a visa granted by the Australian government to international applicants. The visa allows the visitor to undertake an activity in Australia. The following activities can be undertaken under a temporary activity visa (subclass 408).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Come to Australia via Temporary Activity visa (Subclass 408) ~ Australia Visit Visa\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Zuf0zXVlptg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>(credit: AustralianImmigration)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sporting Activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend Australian Government-Endorsed Events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approved Special Program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Religious Work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invited for other social and cultural activities (Invited Participant)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entertainment Activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exchange Arrangements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Superyacht Crew<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Domestic work for executives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\">Also Read: <strong>Study in Australia: Comprehensive Guide 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-temporary-activity-visa-eligibility\"><span id=\"temporary-activity-visa-eligibility\">Temporary Activity Visa Eligibility&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are the eligibility requirements for a temporary activity visa. The applicant must meet these basic requirements to be eligible for the visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must have the skills necessary to undertake the activity to be carried out in Australia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additionally, the applicant must meet the additional requirements of the relevant stream<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The applicant must be supported or sponsored<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-types-and-purpose-of-temporary-activity-visa\"><span id=\"types-and-purpose-of-temporary-activity-visa\">Types and Purpose of Temporary Activity Visa&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408) can be divided into 10 different categories. The<strong> types of the visa <\/strong>and the purpose of the attaining the visa are mentioned below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Temporary Activity Visa Steam<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Purpose\u00a0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sporting Activities<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Australian Government-Endorsed Events<\/td><td>To participate in events endorsed by the Australian Government.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Approved Special Program<\/td><td>Take part in an approved special program. For example, youth exchange, cultural enrichment, or community programs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Religious Work<\/td><td>Take up full-time religious work for a religious institution in Australia.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Invited for other social and cultural activities (Invited Participant)<\/td><td>To participate in community-based events, For example, sporting events<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Research activities<\/td><td>To take part in a research project at a research or tertiary institution in Australia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Entertainment Activities<\/td><td>To work in the entertainment industry on film, television, or live productions as a performer\/production\/ support staff.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exchange Arrangements<\/td><td>visit Australia as part of a staff exchange with an Australian organization<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Superyacht Crew<\/td><td>To work in Australia as a crew member of a superyacht.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Domestic work for executives<\/td><td>To do full-time domestic work in the household of certain senior foreign executives.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\">Also Read:<a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/blog\/australia-work-visa\/\"><strong> Australia Work Visa: Types, Requirements, Cost<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-temporary-activity-visa-subclass-408-document-checklist\"><span id=\"temporary-activity-visa-subclass-408-document-checklist\">Temporary Activity Visa Subclass 408 Document Checklist&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are the documents required for a temporary activity visa.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy of <strong>valid passport<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy of alien registration certificate (both sides)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A copy of your marriage certificate or independent evidence that you are in a de facto relationship (if applicable). For example, bank statements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documentary evidence that you have the legal right to include a child in your application (if applicable). For example, a court-issued custody<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/blog\/evidence-of-financial-support\/\"><strong>Proof of financial support<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Letter of invitation from the inviting organization in Australia (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A letter of endorsement by the event organizer (if applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1YauzQT8nWazMwdi9GQsLyQ4YT1IyX2jI\/view?usp=sharing\"><strong>Click here to download <\/strong><\/a><strong>the document Checklist for a temporary activity visa (Subclass 408).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-application-process\"><span id=\"application-process\">Application Process&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The step-by-step application process to attain a temporary visa is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Temporary Activity Visa\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/wxj79q-igrwhjOk1PcZ0a2fPcnA3emo4sv_-zZrW1wpcCX1n-rQQauNRHT2lJraAC3JKwVZbTa0OqWhQ3ZF3UBQWAs3BPKBEHY1ei8As0WcqwixyhMVnEnlZO7KvxAziAZxJ1KdzAN1EjpPYb0vVO1U\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gather the necessary documents. For example, Identity documents, Character documents, Financial documents, Additional documents for applicants under 18, etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, create an ImmiAccount or log in to an already existing account&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also, attach the relevant documents, and pay the required fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is important to note down the transaction reference number (TRN).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each family member must pay the application fee and must have the relevant documents attached to complete the application form&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additionally, conduct health examinations, provide biometrics, and attach more information after the application has been received&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lastly, the decision regarding the visa application will be provided to the applicant. Successful applicants will be notified of the visa grant number, date of visa starting, and the visa conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-i-bring-my-family-on-a-temporary-activity-visa\"><span id=\"can-i-bring-my-family-on-a-temporary-activity-visa\">Can I Bring My Family on a Temporary Activity Visa?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. It is possible to bring family members along with a temporary activity visa subclass 408. However, it might depend on the purpose of the temporary activity visa. Therefore, we have provided the visa type in the table below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Temporary Activity Visa Stream<\/td><td>Can family members apply?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sporting Activities<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Australian Government-Endorsed Events<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Approved Special Program<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Religious Work<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Invited for other social and cultural activities (Invited Participant)<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Research activities<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Entertainment Activities<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exchange Arrangements<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Superyacht Crew<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Domestic work for executives<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-temporary-activity-visa-subclass-408-duration-of-stay\"><span id=\"temporary-activity-visa-subclass-408-duration-of-stay\">Temporary Activity Visa Subclass 408 Duration of Stay<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The duration of stay granted for a temporary activity visa varies on the basis of the visa purpose. Hence, the duration of stay for each visa purpose is provided below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Temporary Activity Visa Stream<\/td><td>Duration of Stay<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sporting Activities<\/td><td>Up to 2 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Australian Government-Endorsed Events<\/td><td>For the duration of the event (up to 4 years)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Approved Special Program<\/td><td>Up to 12 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Religious Work<\/td><td>Up to 2 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Invited for other social and cultural activities (Invited Participant)<\/td><td>Up to 3 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Research activities<\/td><td>Up to 2 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Entertainment Activities<\/td><td>Up to 2 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exchange Arrangements<\/td><td>Up to 2 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Superyacht Crew<\/td><td>Up to 12 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Domestic work for executives<\/td><td>Up to 2 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\">Also Read:<strong> Post Study Work Permit in Australia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-temporary-activity-visa-subclass-408-fee\"><span id=\"temporary-activity-visa-subclass-408-fee\">Temporary Activity Visa Subclass 408 Fee<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost of a temporary activity visa is the same for all visa types. The temporary activity visa fee starts from AUD405.00. It visa fee would be the same regardless of the visa type.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-temporary-activity-visa-subclass-408-visa-processing-time\"><span id=\"temporary-activity-visa-subclass-408-visa-processing-time\">Temporary Activity Visa Subclass 408 Visa Processing Time&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, the visa processing time for every temporary activity visa stream is precisely 14 days. It can be noted that 50% of the visas are processed within 8 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-temporary-activity-visa-subclass-408-rejection\"><span id=\"temporary-activity-visa-subclass-408-rejection\">Temporary Activity Visa Subclass 408 rejection<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In case, the visa is rejected the applicant will be informed of the following. Note: even in case of a visa rejection, the applicant will not be refunded the fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The reason for the visa refusal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether the applicant has a right to review the decision&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1700466182216\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is a temporary activity subclass 408 visa?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The temporary activity subclass visa allows visitors to come to Australia on a temporary basis to undertake an activity in Australia. That is, the visa is granted to those who want to engage in a sporting activity, religious work, approved special program, research activity, etc can apply for the visa.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1700466215387\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How long can you stay on visa 408?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The subclass 408 visa validity can vary from 12 months to 4 years. The validity of the visa varies depending on the temporary visa stream. For example, the visa validity period for religious work is 2 years. However, the visa validity for Australian Government-Endorsed Events is for 4 years.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1700466232636\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can a 408 visa lead to permanent residency?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. It is possible to gain permanent residency with the help of a 408 visa. However, the applicant must use the time to gain skilled employment. Skilled employment is essential to gain permanent residency in Australia.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you now understand what a Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408) is, its requirements, the application process, etc. Want to apply for a Visa for your<strong> <\/strong>study abroad<strong> <\/strong>journey? Drop us a comment in the section below, or you can connect with a visa expert at<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/\"><strong>Leverage Edu<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong>and we will guide you on your dream journey!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Relevant Reads:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/visa\/post-study-work-visa-in-ireland-for-indian-students\/#eligibility-of-the-post-study-work-visa-in-ireland\">Post-Study Work Visa in Ireland for Indian Students<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/visa\/tier-2-visa-uk\/\"><strong>Tier 2 Visa UK \u2013 A Comprehensive Overview<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/visa\/work-permit-usa\/\"><strong>A Practical Guide to USA Work Permits<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/visa\/how-to-get-pr-in-ireland-after-study\/\"><strong>How to Get PR in Ireland After Study?<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/visa\/pr-in-france\/#how-to-apply-for-pr-in-france\"><strong>How to Get a PR in France?<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong>Is it Easy to Get a PR in the UK?<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The temporary activity visa (Subclass 408) is a visa granted to individuals temporarily by the Australian government. 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