Subclass 408
Closed to new applications
The Pandemic Event visa closed to all applications on 1 February 2024, after Australia's borders reopened. Current option: Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408).
The official page is kept for people who hold this visa or applied before it closed. For new applications, see Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408).
Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs. This summary was written from the official page on 20 October 2026.
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Subclass 408
The Department advises there are processing delays for some Temporary Activity (subclass 408) visa applications in the Research Activities stream. Applicants do not need to follow up unless their circumstances have changed or the Department asks for more information. The Department states it will contact applicants when the application is decided or if further action is required.