🇦🇺 Australia · Employer-sponsored work
Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €250 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-activity-408.
Frequently asked
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Job offer
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-activity-408 · verified 2026-06-24
Employer sponsor
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-activity-408 · verified 2026-06-24
Health insurance
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-activity-408 · verified 2026-06-24
Application fee
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-activity-408 · verified 2026-06-24
Open to all nationalities
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-activity-408 · verified 2026-06-24
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.