Subclass 408
For specific short-term work or activities in Australia, such as entertainment, sport, research, religious work, staff exchanges and events endorsed by the Australian Government.
The official page lists these main requirements. Each stream adds its own.
The official page lists the documents to provide with an application. Open the documents list on Home Affairs.
The official page lists the documents each application requires.
Preparation checklist: a printable list of common steps and documents, each linked to its official source.
Home Affairs publishes how long it took to decide past applications: the time within which 25, 50, 75 and 90 per cent were decided. Each stream keeps its own reporting period.
YourVisaSite compares this list with the Home Affairs processing times on a regular schedule. Our copy last changed on 21 October 2026. The source reports 12 October 2026 for this version; this is separate from our check date. A successful check does not independently verify every underlying fact. The official source remains the authority; open it before you rely on an entry.
| Stream | 25% of applications | 50% | 75% | 90% | Reporting period ended | Source published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entertainment Activities | 8 days | 23 days | 36 days | 47 days | 31 August 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
| Exchange Arrangements | 17 days | 28 days | 41 days | 52 days | 31 August 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
| Invited for Other Social and Cultural Activity | 2 days | 4 days | 11 days | 22 days | 31 August 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
| Religious Work | 3 months | 3 months | 4 months | 5 months | 31 August 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
| Research Activities | 7 months | 15 months | 17 months | 17 months | 31 August 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
| Special Programs | 21 days | 31 days | 34 days | 56 days | 31 August 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
| Sporting Activities | 5 days | 16 days | 32 days | 4 months | 31 August 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
| Superyacht Crew | 1 day | 7 days | 9 days | 35 days | 31 August 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs, CC BY 3.0 Australia with source-specific exclusions (Australian Government Department of Home Affairs, CC BY 3.0 Australia with source-specific exclusions). Past decisions only; not a prediction for any application. Current official processing times ↗
Processing times for this visa, by stream, with the reporting period.
| Application | Main applicant | Each additional applicant 18 or over | Each additional applicant under 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
Entertainment Activities streamOfficial conditions and notesNote See Nomination and sponsorship fees For applicant outside Australia Your visa application charge might be nil if you are working in the entertainment industry in an event or events for an organisation who is: a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission a foreign government agency, Embassy or Consulate a State and Territory Government or Commonwealth Government agency a government funded event or organisation that is specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument Your visa application charge might be nil or reduced if you are a class of person participating in an activity specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument. For applicant in Australia The subsequent temporary application charge may be payable if you are in Australia when making the visa application. Your visa application charge might be nil if you are working in the entertainment industry in an event or events for an organisation who is: a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission a foreign government agency, Embassy or Consulate a State and Territory Government or Commonwealth Government agency a government funded event or organisation that is specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument Your visa application charge might be nil or reduced if you are a class of person participating in an activity specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument. get_app Go to visa page | $535 | $535 | $135 |
Sporting Activities streamOfficial conditions and notesNote See Nomination and sponsorship fees For applicant outside Australia Your visa application charge might be nil if you are working in the entertainment industry in an event or events for an organisation who is: a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission a foreign government agency, Embassy or Consulate a State and Territory Government or Commonwealth Government agency a government funded event or organisation that is specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument Your visa application charge might be nil or reduced if you are a class of person participating in an activity specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument. For applicant in Australia The subsequent temporary application charge may be payable if you are in Australia when making the visa application. Your visa application charge might be nil if you are working in the entertainment industry in an event or events for an organisation who is: a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission a foreign government agency, Embassy or Consulate a State and Territory Government or Commonwealth Government agency a government funded event or organisation that is specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument Your visa application charge might be nil or reduced if you are a class of person participating in an activity specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument. get_app Go to visa page | $535 | $535 | $135 |
Religious Work streamOfficial conditions and notesNote See Nomination and sponsorship fees For applicant outside Australia Your visa application charge might be nil if you are working in the entertainment industry in an event or events for an organisation who is: a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission a foreign government agency, Embassy or Consulate a State and Territory Government or Commonwealth Government agency a government funded event or organisation that is specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument Your visa application charge might be nil or reduced if you are a class of person participating in an activity specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument. For applicant in Australia The subsequent temporary application charge may be payable if you are in Australia when making the visa application. Your visa application charge might be nil if you are working in the entertainment industry in an event or events for an organisation who is: a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission a foreign government agency, Embassy or Consulate a State and Territory Government or Commonwealth Government agency a government funded event or organisation that is specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument Your visa application charge might be nil or reduced if you are a class of person participating in an activity specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument. get_app Go to visa page | $535 | $535 | $135 |
Research Activities streamOfficial conditions and notesNote See Nomination and sponsorship fees For applicant outside Australia Your visa application charge might be nil if you are working in the entertainment industry in an event or events for an organisation who is: a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission a foreign government agency, Embassy or Consulate a State and Territory Government or Commonwealth Government agency a government funded event or organisation that is specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument Your visa application charge might be nil or reduced if you are a class of person participating in an activity specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument. For applicant in Australia The subsequent temporary application charge may be payable if you are in Australia when making the visa application. Your visa application charge might be nil if you are working in the entertainment industry in an event or events for an organisation who is: a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission a foreign government agency, Embassy or Consulate a State and Territory Government or Commonwealth Government agency a government funded event or organisation that is specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument Your visa application charge might be nil or reduced if you are a class of person participating in an activity specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument. get_app Go to visa page | $535 | $535 | $135 |
Special Program streamOfficial conditions and notesNote See Nomination and sponsorship fees For applicant outside Australia Your visa application charge might be nil if you are working in the entertainment industry in an event or events for an organisation who is: a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission a foreign government agency, Embassy or Consulate a State and Territory Government or Commonwealth Government agency a government funded event or organisation that is specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument Your visa application charge might be nil or reduced if you are a class of person participating in an activity specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument. For applicant in Australia The subsequent temporary application charge may be payable if you are in Australia when making the visa application. Your visa application charge might be nil if you are working in the entertainment industry in an event or events for an organisation who is: a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission a foreign government agency, Embassy or Consulate a State and Territory Government or Commonwealth Government agency a government funded event or organisation that is specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument Your visa application charge might be nil or reduced if you are a class of person participating in an activity specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument. get_app Go to visa page | $535 | $535 | $135 |
Staff Exchange Arrangements streamOfficial conditions and notesNote See Nomination and sponsorship fees For applicant outside Australia Your visa application charge might be nil if you are working in the entertainment industry in an event or events for an organisation who is: a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission a foreign government agency, Embassy or Consulate a State and Territory Government or Commonwealth Government agency a government funded event or organisation that is specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument Your visa application charge might be nil or reduced if you are a class of person participating in an activity specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument. For applicant in Australia The subsequent temporary application charge may be payable if you are in Australia when making the visa application. Your visa application charge might be nil if you are working in the entertainment industry in an event or events for an organisation who is: a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission a foreign government agency, Embassy or Consulate a State and Territory Government or Commonwealth Government agency a government funded event or organisation that is specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument Your visa application charge might be nil or reduced if you are a class of person participating in an activity specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument. get_app Go to visa page | $535 | $535 | $135 |
Other Social and Cultural Activity (Invited Participant) streamOfficial conditions and notesNote For applicant outside Australia Your visa application charge might be nil if you are working in the entertainment industry in an event or events for an organisation who is: a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission a foreign government agency, Embassy or Consulate a State and Territory Government or Commonwealth Government agency a government funded event or organisation that is specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument Your visa application charge might be nil or reduced if you are a class of person participating in an activity specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument. For applicant in Australia The subsequent temporary application charge may be payable if you are in Australia when making the visa application. Your visa application charge might be nil if you are working in the entertainment industry in an event or events for an organisation who is: a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission a foreign government agency, Embassy or Consulate a State and Territory Government or Commonwealth Government agency a government funded event or organisation that is specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument Your visa application charge might be nil or reduced if you are a class of person participating in an activity specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument. get_app Go to visa page | $535 | $535 | $135 |
Australian Government Endorsed Events streamOfficial conditions and notesNote See Nomination and sponsorship fees For applicant outside Australia Your visa application charge might be nil if you are working in the entertainment industry in an event or events for an organisation who is: a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission a foreign government agency, Embassy or Consulate a State and Territory Government or Commonwealth Government agency a government funded event or organisation that is specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument Your visa application charge might be nil or reduced if you are a class of person participating in an activity specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument. For applicant in Australia The subsequent temporary application charge may be payable if you are in Australia when making the visa application. Your visa application charge might be nil if you are working in the entertainment industry in an event or events for an organisation who is: a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission a foreign government agency, Embassy or Consulate a State and Territory Government or Commonwealth Government agency a government funded event or organisation that is specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument Your visa application charge might be nil or reduced if you are a class of person participating in an activity specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument. get_app Go to visa page | $535 | $535 | $135 |
Superyacht Crew streamOfficial conditions and notesNote See Nomination and sponsorship fees For applicant outside Australia Your visa application charge might be nil if you are working in the entertainment industry in an event or events for an organisation who is: a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission a foreign government agency, Embassy or Consulate a State and Territory Government or Commonwealth Government agency a government funded event or organisation that is specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument Your visa application charge might be nil or reduced if you are a class of person participating in an activity specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument. For applicant in Australia The subsequent temporary application charge may be payable if you are in Australia when making the visa application. Your visa application charge might be nil if you are working in the entertainment industry in an event or events for an organisation who is: a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission a foreign government agency, Embassy or Consulate a State and Territory Government or Commonwealth Government agency a government funded event or organisation that is specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument Your visa application charge might be nil or reduced if you are a class of person participating in an activity specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument. get_app Go to visa page | $535 | $535 | $135 |
Domestic Work for Executives streamOfficial conditions and notesNote See Nomination and sponsorship fees For applicant outside Australia Your visa application charge might be nil if you are working in the entertainment industry in an event or events for an organisation who is: a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission a foreign government agency, Embassy or Consulate a State and Territory Government or Commonwealth Government agency a government funded event or organisation that is specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument Your visa application charge might be nil or reduced if you are a class of person participating in an activity specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument. For applicant in Australia The subsequent temporary application charge may be payable if you are in Australia when making the visa application. Your visa application charge might be nil if you are working in the entertainment industry in an event or events for an organisation who is: a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission a foreign government agency, Embassy or Consulate a State and Territory Government or Commonwealth Government agency a government funded event or organisation that is specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument Your visa application charge might be nil or reduced if you are a class of person participating in an activity specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument. get_app Go to visa page | $535 | $535 | $135 |
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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.
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