Types of Streams to Apply under the Temporary Activity Visa Subclass 408

As the name suggests, a Temporary Activity Visa is a provisional visa to Australia that allows you to come to the country for a specific activity on a short-term basis. It is one of the most demanding visas to Australia. The DHA has categorized this Temporary Activity Visasubclass 408 into several streams. Each one is unique and requires support or sponsorship. The article outlines types of streams under the 408 Visa to Australia and their requirements.

Australian Government Endorsed Events

 It is a temporary visa that lets you participate in events endorsed by the Australian   Government. It is valid for the longest duration than any other streams under the subclass   408 Visa. The visa application cost is negligible. The processing times can vary.

·         It is only available to participate in the events organized by the Australian government.

·         You can apply for this stream online only.

·         You must have a letter of endorsement from an approved organisation in Australia.

·         Ensure to have enough money to support your stay in Australia.

Special Program

It allows you to take part in an approved special program in Australia. These programs could be youth exchange, community programs, school language assistants, and cultural enrichment. The temporary stream is valid for up to 12 months. The process times can range between days and months.

 ·         You can apply for this stream from in and outside Australia. If you apply it from inside               Australia, you must not be in immigration clearance.

·         You can apply for this stream only online.

·         You can be supported or sponsored, depending on your circumstances.

·         It requires an invitation to participate in the approved special program.

·         You must meet the age criteria which depend on the type of program you are going to participate.

Religious Work

It allows you participate in a full-time religious work for a religious institution in Australia. You can move with your family members. It lets you stay in Australia for up to 2 years. The processing time can vary.

·         It allows you to conduct a full-time religious work for a religious institution in Australia.

·         You can apply for this visa from in or outside Australia.

·         This steam must be applied online.

·         You must have signed an agreement to work full-time for a religious institution in Australia.

·         It is essential to have the right experience and qualification for the religious work.

·         You must be able to support yourself and the dependents during your stay.

Research Activities

This visa allows you to take part in a research field in Australia with an Australian research institute. You can move to the country with your family members. The validity of this visa is only 2 years.

 ·         You must have a sponsor or supporter to nominate you for this visa.

·         You have an invitation to participate in a research program at an Australian research or tertiary institution.

·         You demonstrate evidence that you are an established academic researcher, research student, or recent graduate. In other words, you have a record of significant achievements in your field.

·         You have adequate health insurance.

Sporting Activities

On this stream, you can act as a coach, instructor, player or adjudicate for an Australian team. It also allows you to involve in a high-level of sport activities with a sporting organisation of Australia. The stream validity is 2 years. You can move with your family members.

o   On this visa, you cannot work outside your specified sporting activities.

o   You can apply through a supporter or sponsor.

o   You are an eligible sports trainee, elite player, coach, instructor, or adjudicator who has maintained a good sports reputation.

o   You are ready to participate in a full-time structured training program.

o   You have a formal agreement to participate in sporting activities.

Entertainment Activities

The temporary activity visa allows you come to Australia to work in the entertainment sector as a film producer, actor, or assistant. You can bring your family members. It is valid for up to 2 years. You can apply for this visa from in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance.

·         You can apply for this stream online.

·         You have enough money to support your and dependent stay in Australia.

·         You can apply through a supporter or sponsor.

·         You have a contract or other proofs to work in the entertainment industry.

·         You have come here to work for a non-profit engagement.

Final Words

For all these streams under the 408 Visa to Australia, you don’t need a sponsor if you apply from outside Australia and want to stay in Australia for less than 3 months. Here you need a supporter. Contact an immigration agency in Australia to discuss more about a Temporary Activity Visa.