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Temporary activity visas in Australia

Subclass 408, 400, and 403 cover specialist activities, short-stay expert assignments, and international relations streams—each with dedicated guides and the same hero imagery as our detail pages.

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Core subclasses
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Temporary activity and specialist work visas
Temporary stay
Activities
400 · 403 · 408
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Activity pathways at a glance

Subclass 408 Temporary Activity visa hero image
408
Subclass 400 short stay specialist visa hero image
400
Subclass 403 international relations visa hero image
403
Match your invitation, program, or assignment to the right stream before lodgement—our detail pages walk through every module.

Choose your temporary activity subclass

Open a full guide for overview tabs, process steps, checklists, FAQs, and related pathways.

What these subclasses cover

  • Subclass 408 — endorsed activities, programs, and eligible invited participation.
  • Subclass 400 — highly specialised short-term work not readily sourced in Australia.
  • Subclass 403 — government or international-relations based streams under treaty settings.

Core eligibility across activity streams

High-level checks before you commit time and fees to a subclass.

  • Genuine temporary stay purpose aligned to the selected visa stream.
  • Correct stream fit with supporting invitation, role, or sponsorship evidence.
  • Complete identity, health, and character documentation.
  • Financial and practical arrangements for your intended stay in Australia.
  • Condition-compliant pathway planning before and after grant.

Document checklist snapshot

Themes that repeat across these subclasses—each visa page expands this list.

  • Passport and identity history records.
  • Invitation, assignment, employer, or stream support letters.
  • Employment/qualification evidence where the stream requires it.
  • Funds, travel, and accommodation support documents where relevant.
  • Health and character evidence when requested.
  • Relationship/family records if dependants are included.

Temporary activity process framework

A clear sequence keeps stream selection, evidence, and conditions aligned from day one.

1

Subclass and stream fit analysis based on your profile and activity.

2

Eligibility and evidence mapping against current policy settings.

3

Application drafting, document sequencing, and quality review.

4

Lodgement in ImmiAccount and follow-up response strategy.

5

Condition and compliance guidance for your approved stay period.

Common refusal risk patterns

  • Incorrect stream selection for your actual purpose of stay.
  • Weak supporting documents or missing mandatory stream evidence.
  • Inconsistent information across forms, letters, and uploaded files.
  • Late or incomplete response to Department requests.
  • Non-compliance with prior visa conditions that affects credibility.

Related visa hubs

Explore neighbouring pathways that often pair with these subclasses.

Employer-sponsored visas (482, 186, 494)If your goal is ongoing sponsored skilled employment.Graduate visasPost-study temporary pathways after Australian qualifications.Pro skilled visasPoints-tested permanent skilled migration.

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions for 408, 400, and 403 applicants.

Which subclass fits a conference or sporting activity?
Often Subclass 408 under an eligible activity type; confirm current streams and invitation evidence requirements.
Is Subclass 400 only for very short stays?
It is designed for short-term specialist work; duration limits depend on grant conditions and stream rules.
Can family travel with me?
Some streams allow dependants; eligibility and evidence vary by subclass and activity.
Can I move to employer-sponsored work later?
Different subclasses apply. Many clients plan a compliant transition with separate eligibility advice.
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