Temporary Activity visa - Domestic Work for Executives stream (Subclass 408)

This visa lets you come to Australia to do full-time domestic work in the household of certain senior foreign executives.

You must be invited to work full-time in the household of a senior foreign executive. For this subclass 408 visa activity, a senior foreign executive is: the holder of a Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) Privileges and Immunities stream, who is the national managing director, deputy national managing director or state manager of the sponsor's Australian office, or the holder of a Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457), Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) or a Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) who is the national managing director, deputy national managing director or state manager of the sponsor's Australian office.

The visa costs AUD535.00 for the main applicant.

There is also a charge for each family member who applies for the visa with you.

From 1 July 2026, a lower visa cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens who lodge a valid visa application.

This visa lets you come to Australia to do full-time domestic work in the household of certain senior foreign executives. You and members of your family unit can stay here for up to 2 years.

You must be invited to work full-time in the household of a senior foreign executive.

the holder of a Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) Privileges and Immunities stream, who is the national managing director, deputy national managing director or state manager of the sponsor's Australian office, or the holder of a Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457), Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) or a Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) who is the national managing director, deputy national managing director or state manager of the sponsor's Australian office.

You can be in or outside Australia when you apply for the visa and when we decide on your application.

Your wages and employment conditions must meet the necessary standards under the relevant Australian legislation and awards.

travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid

We will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.

If you are 18 years of age or older, you must acknowledge the Australian Values Statement. This confirms you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws when you apply for the visa. Learn more about Australian Values.

be experienced in domestic work

You must be invited to work full-time in the household of a senior foreign executive.

the holder of a Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) Privileges and Immunities stream, who is the national managing director, deputy national managing director or state manager of the sponsor's Australian office, or

Your wages and employment conditions must meet the necessary standards under the relevant Australian legislation and awards.

The senior executive can't employ more than 3 visa holders as domestic workers in the household at any time.

the holder of a Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457), Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) or a Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) who is the national managing director, deputy national managing director or state manager of the sponsor's Australian office.

Have a suitable employment contract

work full-time as a domestic worker in the household of certain senior foreign executives

If your sponsor, supporting organisation or individual stops your activity or employment, you must do one of the following:

if eligible, apply for a new visa

leave Australia within 28 days of stopping work for your sponsor/supporter, or before your visa expires if that happens sooner

You can include members of the family unit in your application when you apply.

This visa lets you come to Australia to do full-time domestic work in the household of certain senior foreign executives. You and members of your family unit can stay here for up to 2 years.

Family members who apply for the visa with you must also meet our health and character requirements.

You can be in or outside Australia when you apply for the visa and when we decide on your application.

Your wages and employment conditions must meet the necessary standards under the relevant Australian legislation and awards.

travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid

We will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.

If you are 18 years of age or older, you must acknowledge the Australian Values Statement. This confirms you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws when you apply for the visa. Learn more about Australian Values.

The maximum stay for this visa stream is 2 years.

You can't stay in Australia longer by extending this visa. But you could apply for a further 408 Domestic Worker visa if the foreign executive is remaining in Australia for more than 2 years.

We generally do not let temporary residents extend their stay in Australia beyond 4 years by applying for this visa.