🇦🇺 Australia · Employer-sponsored work
Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa (subclass 400) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €263 |
| Minimum annual salary | AUD 4,300 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–50 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €257 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 6 months.
Documents
- Identity documents (passport, national identity card, proof of change of name)
- Work documents (letter of invitation, job offer, employment contract, or similar)
- Evidence of funds (employment contract, bank statement, or letter from bank)
- Character documents (police certificate if requested)
- Partner documents (marriage certificate, evidence of de facto relationship)
- Dependants under 18 documents (child's identity documents, proof of relationship)
- Parental responsibility documents (Form 1229 or statutory declaration and ID)
- Translations of non-English documents
- Scan/photograph of documents (colour)
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-work-400.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €263.
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.
Minimum monthly income
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-work-400 · verified 2026-06-24
Minimum annual salary
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https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-work-400 · verified 2026-06-19
Job offer
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-work-400 · verified 2026-06-24
Health insurance
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-work-400 · verified 2026-06-24
Age range
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-work-400 · verified 2026-06-24
Application fee
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-work-400 · 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.