Temporary Activity VISA (Subclass 408)
Temporary Activity VISA is been issued for the following activities:
✅ Want to take part is some sports activity
✅ Want to visit Australia for working in the entertainment industry
✅ To attend some cultural programs for boosting international relationship and exchange different culture
✅ Want to be a part of research project as an academic activity
✅ Want to work as a religious worker
✅ Want to take part in an Australian Government endorsed event
✅ Get employment as a super yacht crew member
✅ Get to work in a skilled position under a staff exchange arrangement
Benefits of Temporary Activity VISA in Australia
✅ Till the time your VISA is valid you are allowed to leave and enter Australia as many times as you need.
✅ You are able to participate in the activities mentioned in your application
✅ It also allows you to bring an eligible family member with you to the Australia
✅ You are allowed to stay in Australia rightfully with the maximum period of 2 years.
Important Things To Know While Applying for Temporary Activity VISA
Following mentioned points are to be kept in mind while applying for Temporary Activity VISA
✅ Requirements of VISA Application
✅ When you are applying for this VISA from outside of Australia you need to plan to stay in Australia for 3 months or less. You need to have a provision of an organization or individual who has passed the support test.
✅ You are required to be sponsored by an approved sponsor who has successfully passed the sponsorship test.
✅ You are required to have sufficient financial support and health insurance to cover your cost of your stay in Australia.
✅ You are required to fulfill the criteria of the activity which you are going to attend in Australia.
✅ Requirements of Sponsorship
You can only sponsor the VISA id you are:
✅ An Australian organization
✅ A government agency or a state or territory government established legally in Australia
✅ A foreign government agency (foreign tourists and media bureaus, consular or diplomatic mission and trade offices) lawfully operating a business in Australia
✅ An organisation, a foreign government agency or a government agency endorsing sports or sports events legally in Australia
✅ A religious foundation recognised as a charity by the Australian Tax office
✅ Registered in another country but have a legal business in Australia
✅ Captain or proprietor of a super yacht or the organisation that operates a super yacht.
✅ Health and Character Proof
✅ You need to submit your health certificate as a proof that you health condition good
✅ Police certificate which shows no criminal records
✅ Financial Background
You are required to submit some financial documents which includes:
✅ Bank statement
✅ Employment contract
✅ Allowances, accommodation and the other assistance from the sponsored employer in Australia
✅ English Language Requirement
You are required to demonstrates your English proficiency through following document:
✅ Overall score of 4.5 in IELTS
✅ 30 points in TOEFl
✅ 30 points in PTE
Other Relevant Matters
The delegate may also consider information that may be either beneficial or unfavourable to the applicant, such as:
✅ The applicant’s circumstances in their home country. This may include their personal circumstances such as their current employment, family situation, future prospects, and general circumstances of their country, e.g. civil unrest, economic strife or famine;
✅ Whether the position has been created to secure the person’s stay in Australia. Delegates should assess whether family members, the applicant’s community etc. have created the position to fit the attributes of the particular person;
✅ The personal attributes and vocational or employment background of the applicant and their ability to undertake the position. Factors to consider are the applicant’s current occupation, current skill level and whether they have undertaken the same or similar work in Australia or overseas
✅ The applicant’s proficiency in English is consistent with their supported activities (although applicants are not required to undertake English language testing, however if they are to work in Australia that at least a rudimentary knowledge of English should be expected).
✅ VISA Validity Period
The validity of Temporary Activity VISA differs on the basis of the activity you are been invited for:
✅ For Invited Participant activity and the Australian Government Endorsed activity, the visa can be valid up to 4 years.
✅ For the rest of the activities, the visa can be valid up to 2 years.
✅ Family Members
You can include family members in your application:
✅ If you have a sponsored VISA for more than 3 months then you must have a written letter on hand from your sponsor agreeing to sponsor your family as well.
✅ You are required to be sponsored by an approved sponsor who has successfully passed the sponsorship test.
✅ You are required to have sufficient financial support and health insurance to cover your cost of your stay in Australia.
✅ You are required to fulfill the criteria of the activity which you are going to attend in Australia.
✅ An Australian organization
✅ A government agency or a state or territory government established legally in Australia
✅ A foreign government agency (foreign tourists and media bureaus, consular or diplomatic mission and trade offices) lawfully operating a business in Australia
✅ An organisation, a foreign government agency or a government agency endorsing sports or sports events legally in Australia
✅ A religious foundation recognised as a charity by the Australian Tax office
✅ Registered in another country but have a legal business in Australia
✅ Captain or proprietor of a super yacht or the organisation that operates a super yacht.
✅ Police certificate which shows no criminal records
✅ Bank statement
✅ Employment contract
✅ Allowances, accommodation and the other assistance from the sponsored employer in Australia
✅ Overall score of 4.5 in IELTS
✅ 30 points in TOEFl
✅ 30 points in PTE
Other Relevant Matters
The delegate may also consider information that may be either beneficial or unfavourable to the applicant, such as:
✅ The applicant’s circumstances in their home country. This may include their personal circumstances such as their current employment, family situation, future prospects, and general circumstances of their country, e.g. civil unrest, economic strife or famine;
✅ Whether the position has been created to secure the person’s stay in Australia. Delegates should assess whether family members, the applicant’s community etc. have created the position to fit the attributes of the particular person;
✅ The personal attributes and vocational or employment background of the applicant and their ability to undertake the position. Factors to consider are the applicant’s current occupation, current skill level and whether they have undertaken the same or similar work in Australia or overseas
✅ The applicant’s proficiency in English is consistent with their supported activities (although applicants are not required to undertake English language testing, however if they are to work in Australia that at least a rudimentary knowledge of English should be expected).
✅ For Invited Participant activity and the Australian Government Endorsed activity, the visa can be valid up to 4 years.
✅ For the rest of the activities, the visa can be valid up to 2 years.
✅ If you have a sponsored VISA for more than 3 months then you must have a written letter on hand from your sponsor agreeing to sponsor your family as well.
