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400 Temporary Work Visa

400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) Visa

The Australia Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) Visa (Subclass 400) is a pathway designed for individuals who intend to work temporarily in Australia on short-term, specialized assignments or projects. This visa category caters to those who bring specific skills or expertise and contribute to the Australian economy while engaging in specific activities.

400 Temporary Work Visa

400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) Visa

The Australia Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) Visa (Subclass 400) is a pathway designed for individuals who intend to work temporarily in Australia on short-term, specialized assignments or projects. This visa category caters to those who bring specific skills or expertise and contribute to the Australian economy while engaging in specific activities.

Requirements To Apply For A Temporary Working Visa (Subclass 400)

Employer sponsorship is not a requirement for a 400 visa.

    • The candidate must be of good health and character.
    • They must demonstrate they have sufficient funds to support yourself in Australia.
    • They must be outside of Australia when a business applies for the 400 visa.
    • There is no age limit on applications.
    • This person can only do the work or activities for which the visa was granted.

Types Of 400 Temporary Work Visas

There are three types of 400 temporary work visas you can apply for.

Highly Specialised Work stream

This is a visa for an individual whose skills are highly specialised. They can bring their skills and knowledge to an Australian business that cannot reasonably find these attributes in the Australian labour market.

 

As this is a short-term visa, the applicant is expected to have completed their work in Australia within 6 months.

 

Extensions can be granted, however the Department of Home Affairs must be satisfied that there is a strong case for the extension, such as the applicant’s unique skills, a lack of talent in the Australian job market, or contractual obligations the company has to customers or stakeholders.

Australia’s Interest stream

This stream is for applicants who enter for Australia’s best interests, such as firefighters helping with bushfire control or other disaster relief; applicants who have the support of a foreign government; or those who can significantly contribute to Australia’s business, economic or cultural development.

 

The Interest stream is only available in exceptional circumstances.

How To Apply For A 400 Visa?

The easiest way to apply for a 400 visa is to contact Absolute Immigration.  A discovery call with our experienced team will ensure you are on the right immigration pathway for your circumstances.

Step 1

Once you reach out to Absolute Immigration, we set up a discovery call to understand what your needs are and what Visa best suits you.

Step 2

From there, we will send you a Strategy proposal outlining the steps we will take to assist you in getting a Visa for you to sign off on.

Step 3

Now our team leaps into action, following immigration pathways, taking care of the paperwork and helping you through the entire application process.

Take the first step and schedule a call

Call us

You can get in touch with the team on our support lines: 1300 227 658 or +61 (03) 9827 3721. Alternatively, you can book a free 10 minute consultation through our Acuity Portal.

Email us

You can get in touch with the team through our support email: aisupport@absoluteimmigration.com

Frequently Asked Questions

A 400 visa is short-term, for individuals looking to work temporarily in Australia for no longer than 6 months. There are no age restrictions and no need for a business to sponsor you.

Over 50% of 400 visas are processed within 7 working days, with most being processed within 14 days.

No, a 400 visa is not on the pathway to permanent residency.. It is strictly a temporary visa, with a maximum time of 6 months in Australia.

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