Overview
Australia offers several temporary work visa options for individuals with specific skills, experience, or roles for short- to medium-term stays. These visas allow foreign workers to contribute to Australia's workforce, culture, or diplomacy.
Popular Temporary Work Visa Subclasses
- Subclass 400: Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) Visa – for short-term highly specialized work (up to 3–6 months)
- Subclass 403: Temporary Work (International Relations) Visa – for diplomatic, government, and cultural exchanges
- Subclass 408: Temporary Activity Visa – for cultural, research, sport, religious, and pandemic-related work
- Subclass 482: Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa – for sponsored skilled workers (1 to 4 years)
Basic Requirements
- Have the required skills or role for the position
- A sponsor (for most subclasses)
- Health and character checks
- No prior visa breaches or immigration violations
Visa Processing & Costs
- Subclass 400: AUD 405 | Processing: 14–40 days
- Subclass 482: AUD 1,455 (short term) | Processing: 1–3 months
- Subclass 408: AUD 405 | Processing: varies by stream
Step-by-Step Application
- Find an eligible employer/sponsor (for 482/403)
- Collect documents: passport, skill certificates, police checks, job offer/contract
- Create an ImmiAccount
- Complete the online visa application
- Attach documents and pay the fee
- Wait for decision or additional requests
Key Documents
- Passport bio page
- Job offer or sponsor nomination
- Skill assessment (if applicable)
- Police clearance certificate
- Health check report
- Resume or employment history
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