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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.
The Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408)
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: AUD 415.00 Base Application Charge, plus additional charges for applicants over or under 18.
Eligibility: Invitation from an Australian Government-endorsed event organizer, alignment of activities, and meeting health and character requirements.
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: AUD 415.00 Base Application Charge, plus additional charges for applicants over or under 18.
Eligibility: Invitation from a senior foreign executive, and experience in domestic work.
3. Entertainment Activities Stream
Purpose: Work in the entertainment industry on film, television, or live productions.
Stay Duration: Up to 2 years.
Cost: AUD 415.00 Base Application Charge, plus additional charges for applicants over or under 18.
Eligibility: Offer of employment in the entertainment sector, with relevant skills and experience.
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: AUD 415.00 Base Application Charge, plus additional charges for applicants over or under 18.
Eligibility: Invitation to participate in a specific event, and meeting health and character requirements.