Temporary Activity visa - Entertainment Activities (Subclass 408)

This temporary visa lets you come to Australia to work in the entertainment industry on film, television or live productions as a performer, production or support staff. You can include family members in your visa application.

You must have a contract for your performance or work in Australia.

performing in a film or television production subsidised by government performing in a film or television production not subsidised by government performing other than in film or television working as production staff working as support staff for an entertainer or group of entertainers working as a performer or support staff for a non-profit engagement working on a documentary or commercial for an overseas market

You don't need a sponsor to apply for this visa if you: apply outside Australia, and intend to stay in Australia for less than 3 months You must have a supporter to apply for this visa.

You need a sponsor to apply for this visa if you: apply in Australia, or apply outside Australia and intend to stay for more than 3 months

You must have a contract for your performance or work in Australia.

If you are applying under one of the following categories, provide evidence that your sponsor or supporter has consulted with the relevant union or unions before engaging you: performing in a film or television production subsidised by government performing in a film or television production not subsidised by government performing other than in film or television working as production staff working as support staff for an entertainer or group of entertainers

If you are performing in a film or television production, provide evidence that your sponsor or supporter has obtained an Arts certificate from the Department of Communications and the Arts,

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; or leave Australia within 28 days of stopping work for your sponsor/supporter, or earlier if your visa is expiring

This temporary visa lets you come to Australia to work in the entertainment industry on film, television or live productions as a performer, production or support staff.

performing in a film or television production subsidised by government

performing in a film or television production not subsidised by government

performing other than in film or television

working in a production role other than as a performer

working as support staff for an entertainer or group of entertainers

working as a performer or support staff for a non-profit engagement

working on a documentary or commercial for an overseas market

have a contract or other proof of your engagement

Your activities must not harm the work, training or job conditions of Australian citizens or permanent residents.

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

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

If we grant you the visa, your family members might be able to apply to join you in Australia later as a subsequent entrant.

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

You must not change the times and places of engagements specified in the application. If you need to do so, you must ask the Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs for permission before you make any changes.

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.

This is a temporary visa. We grant the length of stay based on the activity we approve you to do on the visa.

The maximum stay for this visa stream is 2 years.

The visa is granted with multiple entry.

The visa starts on the date we grant it.

You can't stay in Australia longer by extending this visa. You must apply for a new visa if you want to stay longer.

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