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

About The 400 Visa

The 400 Visa is a temporary work visa, which will allow you to stay in Australia for up to 3 months (6 months in limited circumstances). This visa allows you to perform short-term, highly-specialized work that is non-ongoing.

What are the requirements for the 400 Visa?

You must be invited by an Australian organization
You are planning to perform highly specialized and non-ongoing work or participate in an activity or work relating to Australia’s interest
You have the required skills and experience to do the job
You are able to support yourself and you dependent family members while in Australia
You meet health and character requirements
You cannot apply for this visa if you intend to perform as an entertainer in Australia or intend to direct, produce or take part in a production that will be shown/broadcast/performed in Australia.

How long does the Temporary Work Visa (400 Visa) process take?

Once the 400 visa application is lodged it takes between 8-20 days for the Department of Home Affairs to process the application. For current visa processing times please refer to the information on the Department of Home Affairs website.

What are the costs associated with applying for the Temporary Work Visa (400 visa)?

Our fixed fee, service packages are designed to give clients choice in terms of fees and the level of service. However, they do not cover the visa application fees and other costs involved in submitting a visa application. We have outlined the applicable fees that are likely to be incurred for the 400 Visa in Australian Dollars. Fees can increase without notice, so the actual fees can vary at the time of application.

Department of Home Affairs (DHA) Visa Application fees – $405 (for primary applicant), $405 (for each secondary applicant over 18), $105 (for each secondary applicant under 18)
Credit card surcharge (if applicable)

What are the benefits of the Temporary Work Visa?

The visa is generally valid for up to three months, but it can be valid for up to six months in certain circumstances. The 400 visa allows you to:

do short-term, highly specialised, non-ongoing work for which you were granted the visa
in limited circumstances, participate in an activity or work relating to Australia’s interests
bring members of your family with you to Australia, if they meet the requirements. Your family members will not be allowed to work in Australia.