Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) (Subclass 400) Visa

As the name implies, the Subclass 400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa is a temporary visa that allows individuals to take on up to three months of specialised, non-ongoing work in Australia. The work must be in Australia’s best interests. Additionally, the applicant must be outside Australia while the visa application process is ongoing.

Highlights

Starting from the day you enter Australia, you are typically allowed to stay for up to three months. In cases of exception, this duration can be extended to six months.
You can bring eligible family members along.
If you are granted a multiple-entry visa, you can travel to and from Australia regularly till your visa lasts.

Key Eligibility Requirements

You must only engage in highly specialised, brief, and non-permanent work or activities in the country.
You must possess qualities or a relevant work history for the work or activity you are engaging in.
You must have sufficient funds to support yourself and the family members you are bringing along for the duration of your stay.
You must possess provisions from the organisation that extended an invitation for you to work in Australia.
You must meet the prerequisites for Australia’s character and health standards.
You must have health insurance to meet the visa requirements.

General Visa Information

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FAQs about Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 400)

The Temporary Work (Subclass 400) is granted for a short term of up to three months; for individuals invited to Australia by an Australian organisation to undertake a short-term, highly specialised, non-ongoing work or activities. Under specific circumstances, the duration of stay can be extended up to six months.

The Subclass 400 visa is a temporary work visa granted to individuals who possess highly specialised skills and are invited to Australia to serve the roles where expertise cannot be readily found in the Australian labour market.

The duration of a Subclass 400 visa is determined based on the purpose and activities. Visa holders are allowed to stay in Australia for three months at max. However, some exceptions are considered owing to which the stay can be extended up to six months.

Subclass 400 visas are usually granted for the duration needed to complete the activity. Extensions are, therefore, limited and granted only in certain circumstances.