Subclass 400 — Temporary Work Short Stay Specialist Visa
Stay
We can grant this visa for up to 6 months (depending on the circumstances).
Generally, for a stay period longer than 3 months, a strong business case must be provided with the application.
Your stay period in Australia commences once you arrive and does not restart each time you travel.
You can’t apply for this visa in Australia or stay longer by extending this visa.
Cost
AUD415.00 (except in limited circumstances)
Processing times
For an indication of processing times for this visa, use the visa processing time guide tool. This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.
Have highly specialised skills, knowledge or experience
You can apply for this visa if you have specialised skills, knowledge or experience that:
- can assist Australian business
- can’t reasonably be found in the Australian labour market
- will be non-ongoing
Non-ongoing work means work that is likely to be completed within 6 months or less, and you do not expect or arrange to stay in Australia after this time for any reason related to that work.
You will need to show that you have the skills, knowledge or experience to do this work. Things you could show us include:
- a copy of your resume
- any licenses or qualifications you have
- a letter from your overseas employer explaining your current position and duties.
The Australian business or overseas employer might need to show that they have tried to find Australian workers to do the work first, as this visa can’t be granted if it affects employment or training opportunities for Australian citizens or permanent residents.
Before you apply
See if you want help with your application or to organise health exams before applying
Gather your documents
Gather documents to prove your identity and show you have your employer’s support, financial support and recommend health insurance. You will need to prepare them to submit online.
Apply for the visa
You apply for this visa online in ImmiAccount. You and anyone included in your visa application must be outside Australia when you apply and when your visa application is decided.
After you apply
You can track and manage your application through ImmiAccount.
Visa outcome
We will let you know our decision by email.
If we grant your visa, we will tell you:
your visa grant number
the date your visa starts
your visa conditions
Keep a copy of the email with you when in Australia.
If we refuse your visa, we will tell you why we refused the visa.
We will not refund the application charge if we refuse your application.
For more information
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