TEMPORARY ACTIVITY VISA (subclass 408)
The Temporary Activity visa permits short-term, temporary residence for specific, defined purposes, allowing the holder to both live and work in Australia. This visa comprises multiple streams tailored to different circumstances.
The visa can be granted for up to four years in certain circumstances. The visa grants multiple travel rights and full work rights, and a Bridging visa may be issued during the processing phase.
Eligibility is highly dependent on the stream pursued. However, all applicants must demonstrate that they are a Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE), have adequate financial support and health insurance, and intend to work only within the specific activity for which the visa is granted. Furthermore, all applicants must meet the standard requirements for health, character, and compliance.
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WORKING HOLIDAY VISAS (subclasses 417 and 462)
The Working Holiday program, comprising the Subclass 417 (Working Holiday) and Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) visas, is designed for young adults from specific countries, aged between 18 and 30 years old (or 35 for certain nationalities), seeking an extended travel experience in Australia combined with the ability to work. Both visas are initially granted for 12 months with multiple entry rights, but they can potentially be extended for a total of up to three years by meeting specific criteria, which involves completing three to six months of designated regional work.
Holders of either visa are permitted to work for any employer, although this is usually restricted to a maximum of six months with any single business. Study or training is also allowed for a total of up to four months. Crucially, applicants must be outside Australia when applying for their first visa and cannot include dependent family members on the application.
All applicants must hold an eligible passport, demonstrate sufficient funds for their stay and departure, and satisfy the standard requirements for health, character, and compliance. The Subclass 462 often carries additional requirements, such as proving minimum education and English language proficiency, and sometimes providing a letter of support from the home government.
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TEMPORARY WORK (SHORT STAY SPECIALIST) VISA (subclass 400)
This visa is designed for specific, temporary, highly specialised activities where the required skills, knowledge, or experience are not generally available in the Australian labour market.
The visa is typically granted for a stay of up to six months. The visa provides full work rights but is strictly limited to the specific, non-ongoing activity outlined in the visa application. Eligible family members may accompany the primary visa holder, but generally, they are not permitted to work or study in Australia.
All applicants must demonstrate they are a Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE), have adequate financial support and health insurance, and intend to work only within the specific activity for which the visa is granted. Applicants must be outside Australia for both the application and the visa grant, and must meet the standard requirements for health, character, and compliance.
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TRAINING VISA (subclass 407)
This is a temporary visa designed for individuals who wish to come to Australia to participate in structured, workplace-based occupational training or professional development activities. Its purpose is to allow the holder to improve their skills for their current occupation, area of tertiary study, or field of expertise. The visa is typically granted for the duration required to complete the training program, generally up to two years.
Unlike general work visas, this visa mandates an educational focus. The visa grants work rights, but the work undertaken must be an intrinsic and supervised part of the approved training program. Eligible family members may be included in the visa application. All applicants must be sponsored by an approved Australian organisation and formally nominated to undertake a structured training program. Applicants must genuinely intend to stay in Australia only for the purpose of the training, have adequate health insurance for their entire stay and meet Australia's standard health, character and compliance requirements..
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TEMPORARY WORK (INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS) (subclass 403)
Dedicated temporary visa designed to facilitate the entry of individuals whose work or activity enhances or fulfils Australia's international relations and global commitments. The primary purpose of this visa is to allow foreign nationals to undertake temporary work in Australia under arrangements such as: formal bilateral agreements between the Australian Government and other countries; work as a representative of a foreign government agency (but not as a diplomat); participation in specific labour mobility and development schemes established with partner countries.
This visa grants full work rights, but the work must be confined to the particular activity or employment specified in the visa grant, which is generally tied to the original official arrangement. The maximum stay period varies widely depending on the purpose, with some activities allowing a stay of up to four years. All applicants must be invited, sponsored, or supported by an eligible entity, such as an Australian or foreign government agency, or an approved program sponsor.
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By Mondo Migration | Registered Australian Migration Agent (MARN 2619196)