This visa allows you to come to Australia to do specific types of work on a short-term, temporary basis.
BASIC ELIGIBILITY
You must
- have the skills to undertake the activity to be carried out in Australia
- be supported or sponsored
- meet additional requirements of the relevant stream
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT ENDORSED EVENTS
This temporary visa lets you come to Australia to participate in events which are endorsed by the Australian Government.
Stay
For the duration of the event (up to 4 years)
OVERVIEW
- travel to or stay in Australia to take part in the Post COVID-19 Economic Recovery event
- travel to or stay in Australia to take part in the Supporting Innovation in South Australia event
- travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid and travel restrictions are not in place
SPECIAL PROGRAM
This visa lets you stay in Australia to take part in an approved special program. Special programs can include youth exchange, cultural enrichment or community programs, school language assistants or “gap year school volunteering “.
Stay
Up to 12 months
OVERVIEW
- Take part in a special program in Australia to exchange culture, knowledge and social experiences
- Stay in Australia for usually up to 12 months with members of the family unit
- Apply for the visa in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance
RELIGIOUS WORK
This visa lets you do full-time religious work for a religious institution in Australia. You and your family who apply for the visa with you can stay here for up to 2 years.
Stay
The applicant can be granted a period of stay in Australia of up to two years
OVERVIEW
- do full-time religious work to serve a religious institution in Australia
- stay in Australia for up to 2 years with members of the family unit
- apply for the visa in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
This visa lets you observe or take part in a research project at a research or tertiary institution in Australia. You and your family who apply for the visa with you can stay here for up to 2 years.
Stay
The applicant can be granted a period of stay in Australia of up to two years
OVERVIEW
- Observe or take part in a research project at a research or tertiary institution in Australia
- Stay in Australia for up to 2 years with members of the family unit
- Apply for the visa in or outside Australia but not in immigration clearance
SPORTING ACTIVITIES
This visa allows you to play, coach, instruct or adjudicate for an Australian team, or do high level sports training with a sporting organization. You and your family can stay in Australia for up to 2 years.
Stay
Up to 2 years
OVERVIEW
- Play, coach, instruct or adjudicate for an Australian team, or do high-level sports training with a sporting organisation
- Stay for up to 2 years with members of your family unit
- Apply for the visa in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance
ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES
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.
Stay
Up to 2 years
OVERVIEW
- Work on film, television or live productions in the entertainment industry
- Stay in Australia for up to 2 years with members of your family unit
- Apply for the visa in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance