Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408)

This visa allows you to come to Australia to do specific types of work on a short-term, temporary basis.

At a Glance

• Stay: Varies by stream: from up to 3 months (Invited Participant) to up to 2 years for most streams; up to 12 months for Special Program and Superyacht Crew; Australian Government Endorsed Events for the event duration or up to 4 years
• Visa cost: From AUD535.00 (Free for participants of the Rugby League World Cup 2026 event. Exemptions from the full cost may apply in limited circumstances.)

Who It Is For

• Have the skills to do the activity to be carried out in Australia
• Be supported or sponsored
• Meet the extra requirements of the relevant stream
• Streams listed: Government Endorsed Events, Special Program, Religious Work, Research, Invited Participant, Sporting Activities, Entertainment, Superyacht Crew, Exchange Arrangements, Domestic work for executives

What You Can Do With This Visa

• Do the specific temporary activity covered by your stream (for example research, sport, entertainment, religious work or crew work)
• Stay with family members of your family unit in most streams
• Apply in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance

Good to Know

• Many separate streams, each with its own eligibility and stay period
• Is only for short-term, temporary activity

Getting Advice

Our registered migration agents can talk through your situation, explain whether this visa suits you and help you prepare. This page is general information only, summarised from the Department of Home Affairs and checked in November 2026. Fees and rules change, so always check the official page before you apply.