408 visa - Temporary Activity visa

This 408 visa is intended for people who want to visit Australia for a specified purpose or activity. There are ten activities that this visa allows you to participate in.

The duration of your stay would depend on the type of activity that you are intending to participate while in Australia.

For example the Australian Government Endorsed Events may allow you to stay in Australia for up to 4 years while an individual invited for other social and cultural activities may only stay up to 3 months and the rest of the activities may allow you to stay for 1 to 2 years.

408 visa eligibility requirements

  • Have the necessary skills to carry out the activity in Australia

  • Be supported or sponsored

  • Fulfill any additional standards imposed by any of the above streams.

Streams

  • Australian Government Endorsed Events

  • Special Programs

  • Religious Work

  • Research Activities

  • Invited to other social and cultural activities

  • Sporting activities

  • Entertainment activities

  • Superyacht crew

  • Exchange arrangements

  • Domestic work for executives

Do you need a Supporter or a Sponsor?

  • Depending on your circumstances you will need a sponsor or a supporter.

  • Usually, applicants for this visa are required to have a supporter if they apply outside of Australia, and plan to stay for less than three months.

  • You are required to have a sponsor if you apply in Australia, and plan to stay for more than three months.

Your Migration Process

Select the appropriate stream

Get Sponsorship or Support

We will explain to you about the sponsorship and support responsibilities and standards. We will assist with the preparation of sponsorship documents and letters of support. We will also advice you on how to demonstrate the necessary statements and documents.

Make the application

We will guide you in the application process, including documentation requirements and help with making the Genuine Temporary Entrant Statement and other forms and documents for a successful outcome.

Letter of Support

There is no application to be submitted to be a supporter. A letter of support would suffice. The letter of support must include the following information:

  • Your identity as the visa applicant and any family members accompanying you.

  • The length of your stay and the resources made available for the visa application

  • The type of work that you will undertake, your duties, and your place of work.

  • The letter should have the organization’s letterhead if there is one.

Sponsorship

An application should be submitted to become an approved sponsor.

Your sponsor will be asked to provide evidence to support their application.

Among various requirements, evidence can be documents to show that your sponsor is lawfully operating in Australia and documents to show that your sponsor is capable of meeting obligations.

Sponsorship approval is valid for 5 years from the day it is granted. Your employer can choose to renew it before their current sponsorship expires.

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I’m incredibly grateful to team of MJ Legal for their outstanding support in securing our Employer Sponsored (SC 482) visa. We were under a very limited timeframe, and at one point, we genuinely thought it would be impossible to get everything done in time. But thanks to the dedication and expertise of Mr. Jayantha, Keith, and Thamasha, our visa was granted successfully — well before the deadline! The team was highly professional, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire process. They guided us clearly through each step, ensuring everything was completed accurately and efficiently. Their attention to detail and commitment made a stressful situation so much more manageable. I highly recommend MJ Legal to anyone needing trustworthy and experienced immigration assistance. Thank you once again for your excellent service — we truly appreciate your help and look forward to working with you again in the future

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MJ Legal has all my trust and confidence with their responsibility towards their clients. From the first time I contacted them I was given a very accurate breakdown of the costs and processes and expected timeframes. I was also given updates along the way that greatly helped with understanding what went on with my application. Great standard of communication! Very grateful for all the help from Keith and the team at MJ Legal!

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sadharu Lakthraka

I’m incredibly grateful to Keith James and his team for their outstanding support throughout my tss 482 visa application process. From the very beginning, they were professional, responsive, and extremely knowledgeable about every detail involved. Thanks to their guidance and attention to detail, my visa was granted smoothly and without any complications. They took away so much of the stress and uncertainty that comes with such an important process.

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David O'Meara

Huge thanks to Keith James and the team at MJ Legal for helping me secure my 482 visa. They were professional, efficient, and kept me informed every step of the way. The whole process was smooth and stress-free thanks to their expertise. Highly recommend!

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