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Looking to apply for a Subclass 408 Temporary Activity Visa in Australia? At Maison Migration Services, we provide end-to-end assistance for all 408 visa streams, including entertainment visas, sporting visas, research visas, cultural exchange visas, religious worker visas, and more. Whether you’re being sponsored by an Australian organization, invited for a government-endorsed event, or joining a special cultural or sporting program, our expert migration agents offer fast visa processing, document preparation, and compliance support to increase your chances of a successful outcome. We help individuals and organizations navigate complex immigration rules and get approved the first time.
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The Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) offers various streams for individuals intending to engage in specific short-term activities in Australia. Each stream has distinct eligibility criteria, costs, and required documentation. Below is a comprehensive guide to each stream, tailored for Maison Migration Services clients:
📄 General Eligibility Requirements (Applicable Across All Streams)
- Must be sponsored or invited by an approved Australian organisation.
- Intended activity must align with the stream’s objectives.
- Meet health and character requirements.
- Hold adequate health insurance.
- Have no adverse immigration history or outstanding debts to the Australian Government.
Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408) Streams
1. Australian Government Endorsed Events Stream
- Purpose: Participation in events endorsed by the Australian Government, such as the 2024 ASEAN-Australia Special Summit.
- Stay Duration: Up to 4 years, depending on the event.
- Cost:
- Base Application Charge: AUD 415.00
- Additional Applicant (18 and over): AUD 415.00
- Additional Applicant (under 18): AUD 105.00
- Non-Internet Application Charge: Not Applicable
- Subsequent Temporary Application Charge: AUD 700.00
- Eligibility:
- Invitation from an Australian Government-endorsed event organizer.
- Alignment of intended activities with the event’s purpose.
- Meet health and character requirements.
- Required Documents:
- Invitation letter from the event organizer.
- Evidence of event endorsement by the Australian Government.
- Proof of health insurance coverage.
- Character documents (e.g., police certificates).
- Processing Time: Varies at time of application
Refer to the visa processing time guide
For more details: Australian Government Endorsed Events
2. Domestic Work for Executives Stream
- Purpose: Full-time domestic work in the household of certain senior foreign executives.
- Stay Duration: Up to 2 years.
- Cost:
- Base Application Charge: AUD 415.00
- Additional Applicant (18 and over): AUD 415.00
- Additional Applicant (under 18): AUD 105.00
- Non-Internet Application Charge: Not Applicable
- Subsequent Temporary Application Charge: AUD 700.00
- Eligibility:
- Invitation to work in the household of a senior foreign executive.
- Experience in domestic work.
- Support or sponsorship from the employer.
- Required Documents:
- Letter of invitation from the employer.
- Evidence of previous domestic work experience.
- Proof of health insurance.
- Character documents.
- Processing Time: Varies at time of application
Refer to the visa processing time guide
For more details: Domestic Work for Executives
3. Entertainment Activities Stream
- Purpose: Work in the entertainment industry on film, television, or live productions.
- Stay Duration: Up to 2 years.
- Cost:
- Base Application Charge: AUD 415.00
- Additional Applicant (18 and over): AUD 415.00
- Additional Applicant (under 18): AUD 105.00
- Non-Internet Application Charge: Not Applicable
- Subsequent Temporary Application Charge: AUD 700.00
- Eligibility:
- Offer of employment in the entertainment sector.
- Relevant skills and experience.
- Sponsorship or support from the employer.
- Required Documents:
- Employment contract.
- Portfolio or evidence of previous work.
- Health insurance proof.
- Character documents.
- Processing Time: Varies at time of application
Refer to the visa processing time guide
For more details: Entertainment Activities
4. Other Social and Cultural Activity (Invited Participant) Stream
- Purpose: Participation in community-based events, including sporting events, by invitation.
- Stay Duration: Up to 3 months.
- Cost:
- Base Application Charge: AUD 415.00
- Additional Applicant (18 and over): AUD 415.00
- Additional Applicant (under 18): AUD 105.00
- Non-Internet Application Charge: Not Applicable
- Subsequent Temporary Application Charge: AUD 700.00
- Eligibility:
- Invitation to participate in a specific event.
- Alignment of activities with the event’s purpose.
- Meet health and character requirements.
- Required Documents:
- Invitation letter from the event organizer.
- Evidence of event details.
- Health insurance proof.
- Character documents.
- Processing Time: Varies at time of application
Refer to the visa processing time guide
For more details: Other Social and Cultural Activity
