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Temporary Activity visa - Australian Government endorsed events (Subclass 408)

17 facts quoted from the official source

An official short stay & visit route to Australia. Everything below is quoted from the government source, with the date it was checked.

Route type
Short stay & visit
Can bring
children
from the official record
Requirements
11
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

Not stated in the official source — the base holds no eligibility statement for this route, so none is published here.

11 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Australian Government Debt ClearedOwe the Australian Government money must be paid back or have a formal arrangement.
  • Australian Values Statement RequiredIf 18 years or older, must acknowledge to respect the Australian way of life.
  • Be A Genuine Temporary EntrantMust have a genuine intention to stay temporarily in Australia.
  • Be Able To Support YourselfYou must have enough money to support yourself.
  • Be Approved To Take Part In An Australian Government Endorsed EventYou must be invited by the Australian Rugby League Commission to take part in the Rugby League World Cup 2026.
  • Best Interests Of The ChildWe might not grant this visa if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.
  • Character and securityYou must meet the character requirement.
  • Have Consent To Be Granted The VisaWe will only grant this visa to a child younger than 18 years if everyone who has parental responsibility for them has consented.
  • Have This VisaCan only apply if currently hold a substantive visa or last substantive visa ceased within the last 28 days.
  • Health Screening RequiredYou must meet health requirements which may require a health check.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health-insurance requirementYou must have adequate health cover for the whole of your stay.
Also stated by the source
  • Application ChannelImmigration history will be considered including any visa cancellations or refusals.
  • Eligibility summaryYou must be invited by the Australian Rugby League Commission to take part in the Rugby League World Cup 2026.
  • Official Class CodeThe official page identifies this route as subclass 408.
  • Official source basisYou must be invited by the Australian Rugby League Commission to take part in the Rugby League World Cup 2026.
  • Report summaryYou must be invited by the Australian Rugby League Commission to take part in the Rugby League World Cup 2026.
Family

Who you can bring

children
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeFrom AUD535.00; Free for participants of the Rugby League World Cup 2026 event.checked 2026-07-26
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: children.
02Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: You must have adequate health cover for the whole of your stay.

Every answer is quoted from the official immi.homeaffairs.gov.au page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 17 points against the official source; 17 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immi.homeaffairs.gov.auLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Australia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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Other short stay & visit routes to Australia

9 other short stay & visit routes to Australia.

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