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What Is the 400 Visa Australia?
The 400 visa, also called the Temporary Work Subclass 400, is a short stay specialist visa that allows skilled workers to enter Australia for short-term, non-ongoing work. This means the work you’re doing must be temporary and not expected to continue long-term.
400 Visa Requirements
To qualify for a 400 visa, you’ll have to meet certain criteria:
✅ Key Requirements:
- You must show that you plan to stay temporarily.
- Your work must need expertise that’s not easily available in Australia.
- An Australian business or organisation should support or invite you.
- You must meet the health and character requirements.
- You must have enough money to support yourself and health insurance for your stay.
Who Can Apply for the 400 Visa?
You can apply for a temporary work visa (subclass 400) if:
You’ve been invited by an Australian organisation or company
You have specialised skills or knowledge
The work is short-term and urgent
You’ll be doing a specific task that is not ongoing
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What You Can Do on the 400 Visa
With a 400 visa Australia, you can:
Work in your approved short-term specialist role
Stay in Australia for up to 3 months (sometimes up to 6 months if approved)
Bring eligible family members (they must be included in your visa application)
400 Visa Australia Processing Time
One of the great things about the 400 visa is its speed. Most applications are processed within:
14 to 28 days (2 to 4 weeks)
But times can vary depending on:
How complete your application is
How quickly you provide extra information if asked
How urgent the work is
Public holidays or application load
400 Visa Australia Cost
As of now, the 400 visa Australia cost is AUD 405 for the main applicant. Additional fees may apply if you’re including family members or need health checks.
Can Seasonal Workers Use This Visa?
No, 400 visa is generally not designed for seasonal work such as fruit picking or general farm labour. These types of work are usually covered under different type of visa, like the seasonal work permit under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme.
If the seasonal work involves highly skilled or specialised roles then it could be considered under the 400 visa on a case-by-case basis.
Visa Comparison: 400 vs 482 vs 408
400 Visa
- Purpose: Short-term specialised work
- Stay Duration: Up to 3–6 months
- Processing Time: 2–4 weeks
- Sponsorship Needed: No (just support letter)
- Re-entry Allowed: No (single entry only)
482 TSS Visa
- Purpose: Long-term employer-sponsored work
- Stay Duration: Up to 4 years
- Processing Time: 1–3 months
- Sponsorship Needed: Yes
- Re-entry Allowed: Yes
408 Temporary Activity Visa
- Purpose: Short work in events, research, sports
- Stay Duration: Up to 12 months
- Processing Time: 1–2 months
- Sponsorship Needed: Sometimes
- Re-entry Allowed: Yes
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frequently asked questions
You can learn more from our asked questions
The main applicant fee is AUD 415, with the same fee for adult dependents and approximately AUD 105* for children. Fees are non-refundable; government representatives may be exempt
Most decision-ready applications are processed within 2 to 4 weeks (about 13–36 days), with roughly 90% finalized by around 21 days.
You must have highly specialised skills or knowledge, evidence of short‑term non‑ongoing work, an Australian invitation or support letter, sufficient funds/insurance, and meet health/character standards.
Standard stay is up to 3 months, with exceptional cases approved for up to 6 months; travel in and out is allowed only if it’s issued as a multiple-entry visa.
Yes, eligible dependents (partner, children, grandchildren) can be included—but they cannot work or study, and must meet health, character, and financial support requirements.
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