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.