At IDP, we offer a range of visa and migration services to help international students, including assistance with visa application preparation, document submission, and ongoing support throughout the application process.

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Is this visa right for you?

There are several types of Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408):

  • Australian Government Endorsed Events

  • Special Program

  • Religious Work

  • Research activities

  • Invited for other social and cultural activity (Invited Participant)

  • Sporting Activities

  • Entertainment Activities

  • Superyacht Crew

  • Exchange Arrangements

  • Domestic work for executives

The step-by-step process to apply for a 408 visa

Because this process is being expedited and is a very timeframe and situation-specific, the steps are very simple.

  1. Get all your documentation together. Make sure that everything is accurate and up to date.

  2. Apply for the visa via ImmiAccount. Note down the TRN – Transaction Reference Number.

  3. Await your outcome.

Processing times & cost

Processing times and cost vary.

How long is the visa valid for?

The visa starts the day that it is granted and valid for 6 months.

Visa conditions

  • You and your family members must meet all visa conditions and follow Australian laws. Check your conditions in VEVO or your visa grant letter.

  • It is a mandatory condition of your visa that you maintain adequate health insurance during your stay in Australia.

  • If you are no longer employed, you should find new employment or make arrangements to leave Australia.

Documents required

  • You must show proof of continued health insurance cover

  • Identity documentation for you and all family members

  • Character documents

  • Documents for all dependents

  • All relevant proof for your employment, such as an offer letter or payslips