Temporary Work Short Stay Specialist (subclass 400)
The Highly Specialised Work stream of this temporary visa lets you do short-term, highly specialised work in Australia. It is suitable if you have specialised skills, knowledge or experience not generally available in Australia.
Subclass 400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa
Overview:
This visa is suitable for individuals with highly specialized skills, knowledge, or experience that can assist Australian businesses. It allows temporary work in Australia for non-ongoing tasks that are likely to be completed within six months or less. The work should not be related to the Australian entertainment industry.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Specialized Skills: Applicants must possess skills, knowledge, or experience that are not readily available in the Australian labor market.
- Proof of Work: Applicants need to provide evidence of the intended work, such as a resume, licenses, qualifications, or a letter from the overseas employer detailing the current position and duties.
- Work Limitations: The visa does not allow engagement in entertainment-related activities or productions intended for broadcast or performance in Australia.
- Financial Support: Applicants and their family members must have adequate means to support themselves during their stay in Australia.
- Health and Character: Both the applicant and family members aged 16 and above must meet health and character requirements.
- Genuine Visitor: Applicants must have genuine intentions to stay temporarily in Australia and comply with visa conditions.
- Debt and Visa History: Applicants should have no outstanding debts to the Australian government and must not have had a visa cancelled or application refused previously.
Benefits:
- Allows short-term work in highly specialized roles.
- Family members can accompany the applicant but are not permitted to work or study, except for language training programs.
Duration and Extension:
- The visa permits a stay of up to 6 months, starting from the first arrival in Australia.
- Extensions are not available for this visa category.
Family Inclusion:
- Family members can be included in the application but must meet health and character requirements.
Cost:
- The visa application fee is AUD405.00 for the main applicant.
- Some applicants may be exempt from the application charge, such as representatives of foreign governments or individuals listed in a legislative instrument.
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