The subclass 408 visa is a temporary visa that allows individuals to participate in an approved special program, participating in an event or activity, or engaging in cultural or social activities.
To be eligible for a subclass 408 visa, you must meet the following requirements:
- You must be invited or sponsored by an organisation or government agency in Australia.
- You must have a genuine intention to stay temporarily in Australia.
- You must have enough money to support yourself during your stay in Australia.
- You must have health insurance that will cover you during your stay in Australia.
- You must meet the health and character requirements set by the Australian government.
What are the different streams of the subclass 408 visa? There are several streams of the subclass 408 visa, each with its own set of requirements. These streams include:
- Australian government endorsed events: This stream is for individuals who are invited to participate in an event that is endorsed by the Australian government.
- Religious work: This stream is for individuals who are invited to undertake religious work in Australia.
- Research activities: This stream is for individuals who are invited to undertake research activities in Australia.
- Invited participants: This stream is for individuals who are invited to participate in an approved special program in Australia.
- Sporting activities: This stream is for individuals who are invited to participate in a sporting event or competition in Australia.
- Special program: This stream is for individuals who are invited to participate in a special program that is approved by the Australian government.
- Entertainment activities: This stream is for individuals who are invited to participate in an entertainment activity in Australia.
- Superyacht crew: This stream is for individuals who are employed as crew on superyachts that are based in Australia.
The current 408 “COVID” stream
The COVID stream (The Australian Government Endorsed stream) of the subclass 408 visa was introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
To apply for the COVID stream of the subclass 408 visa, you must meet the following requirements:
- You must be in Australia and hold a valid visa that is expiring within 28 days or have held a visa that has expired in the last 28 days.
- You must have a genuine intention to stay temporarily in Australia.
- You must have enough money to support yourself during your stay in Australia.
- You must meet the health and character requirements set by the Australian government.
The subclass 408 visa can last for up to 12 months and may be extended if necessary.
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