Temporary Activity Visa

Overview

What this pathway provides.

The Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408) is a temporary pathway for eligible applicants undertaking approved activities in Australia across a range of short-term circumstances.

• Activity-based temporary pathway
• Can apply across different approved activity settings
• Sponsorship or supporting structure may be relevant
• Careful stream and eligibility review is important

Suitability

Who this visa may suit.

• Applicants participating in approved short-term activities
• People entering Australia for specific events, programs or supported activity streams

Requirements

What generally needs to be established.

• Activity aligned to the relevant stream
• Eligible sponsor, supporter or event structure where required
• Supporting identity and purpose documents
• Other subclass-specific criteria

Process

A considered sequence.

1. 01

   Identify the correct 408 stream for the proposed activity

2. 02

   Confirm any sponsorship or supporting framework

3. 03

   Prepare purpose, identity and activity evidence

4. 04

   Lodge with a clear explanation of the temporary activity basis

Material considerations

Issues to understand before proceeding.

• Incorrect stream selection
• Weak supporting documents for the activity framework
• Misunderstanding the temporary and activity-specific limits of the visa