Overview
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What you get
Key entitlements granted to visa holders.
- Do short-term work in a highly specialised job
- The work or activity must be non-ongoing
Eligibility
High-level requirements. Detailed criteria are on the Department of Home Affairs website.
Have highly specialised skills, knowledge or experience
You can apply for this visa if you have specialised skills, knowledge or experience that:
- can assist Australian business
- can't reasonably be found in the Australian labour market
- will be non-ongoing
Non-ongoing work means work that is likely to be completed within 6 months or less, and you do not expect or arrange to stay in Australia after this time for any reason related to that work.
You will need to show that you have the skills, knowledge or experience to do this work. Things you could show us include:
- a copy of your resume
- any licenses or qualifications you have
- a letter from your overseas employer explaining your current position and duties.
The Australian business or overseas employer might need to show that they have tried to find Australian workers to do the work first, as this visa can't be granted if it affects employment or training opportunities for Australian citizens or permanent residents.
Have work, not in the Australian entertainment industry
You will need to provide proof that you have work. To see what you need to provide go to Step by Step, Gather documents.
You can apply for a subclass 400 to:
- direct, produce or have any other role in a production that will not be shown in Australia (you will need to provide a distribution contract or other evidence to support this)
- come to Australia for a promotional activity, for example:
- an actor visiting Australia for a red carpet premiere
- a rock band in Australia for a promotional tour but no performances
The subclass 400 visa does not allow a person to:
- perform as an entertainer in Australia or support an entertainer or group of entertainers performing in Australia
- direct, produce or take any other part in a production that will be shown, broadcast or performed in Australia (including theatre, film, television, radio, concert or a recording).
If you want to do these activities, you should consider applying for the Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) – Entertainment.
Be able to support yourself and any dependants
Meet our health requirement
Meet our character requirement
Be a genuine visitor
Have paid back your debt to the Australian government
Not had a visa cancelled or an application refused
Costs & fees
Indicative fees for the main applicant and family members.