Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408)
The Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408) is a short-term, temporary visa that allows you to come to Australia to participate in events endorsed by the Australian Government. One of the prominent events covered by this visa is the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Women’s World Cup 2023.
– **Purpose**: This visa is specifically designed for individuals who wish to travel to or stay in Australia to take part in endorsed events.
– **Duration**: The length of your stay can vary, depending on the event and your role. You may be granted a visa for the duration of the event or for up to 4 years.
– **Multiple Entries**: This is a temporary visa with multiple entries, allowing you to travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid.
– **Cost**: The standard cost for the main applicant is AUD405. However, participants of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 event and those involved in the COVID-19 Pandemic event are exempt from this fee.
– **Apply from**: You can apply for this visa whether you are in or outside Australia.
– **Processing Times**: Processing times may vary, with 25% of applications being processed in 1 day, 50% in 3 days, 75% in 5 days, and 90% in 13 days.
– **Obligations**: Visa holders must adhere to all visa conditions and Australian laws, including public health directives to combat COVID-19.
The cost of this visa is typically AUD405 for the main applicant. However, exemptions are available for participants of specific events like the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Additionally, applicants may incur other expenses for health checks, police certificates, and biometrics.
This visa may come with various conditions, such as work limitations and requirements to maintain adequate health insurance. Visa holders must also not harm the work, training, or job conditions of Australian citizens or permanent residents.
The processing time for this visa can vary, with applications being processed in as little as 1 day for 25% of applicants and up to 13 days for 90% of applicants.
To be eligible for the Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408), applicants must meet the following criteria:
– Be approved to take part in an Australian Government endorsed event, such as the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
– Be able to support themselves financially during their stay.
– Possess adequate health insurance to cover healthcare costs while in Australia.
– Demonstrate genuine temporary entrant status, meaning they do not intend to establish ongoing residence in Australia.
– Obtain consent from all persons with parental responsibility for applicants under 18 years of age.
– Ensure that the visa is in the best interests of applicants under 18.
– Have a clean immigration history without visa cancellations or refusals.
Frequently Asked Questions
The duration of your stay depends on the event and your role, but it can be for the length of the event or up to 4 years.
No, this visa is not extendable.
The standard cost is AUD405 for the main applicant, but exemptions apply for certain events.
Work conditions may apply, so please check the specific visa conditions.
No, your visa will be digitally linked to your passport.
Currently, there are no frequently asked questions available for the Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114).