Short stay specialist visa Australia

Subclass 400Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) Visa

For highly specialised workers invited to Australia to undertake specific short-term work that cannot be filled by an Australian worker.


Overview

The Subclass 400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa is for people who want to undertake highly specialised, non-ongoing work in Australia for up to 6 months (or up to 12 months for cultural and social activities).

This visa is suitable for experts, consultants, and specialists invited to Australia by an Australian business or organisation for a specific project, event, or task. The work must be of a highly specialised nature that cannot be performed by an available Australian worker.

F4MG assists both applicants and sponsoring organisations with the 400 visa application process, ensuring all conditions are correctly documented.


What this visa offers

Short-term projects

Address specific work needs.

Temporary stay

Up to 3 or 6 months' visit.

Work rights

Undertake non-ongoing employment.

Streamlined process

Efficient visa application.

Cultural exchange

Experience Australian lifestyle.

Multiple entries

Frequent entry, exit flexibility.

Professional growth

Enhance expertise, experience.

Networking

Connect with industry professionals.


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Frequently Asked Questions

For most skilled workers, the Subclass 189 Skilled Independent Visa or the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Direct Entry stream offer the most direct routes to permanent residency. For workers already in Australia on a 482 visa, the 186 TRT stream is available after 3 years.
Not necessarily. Points-tested visas (189, 190, 491) do not require a job offer. They are based on your skills and points score. Employer-sponsored visas (482, 186, 494) do require a sponsoring employer.
SkillSelect is the online platform where skilled workers submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). The Department invites the highest-scoring candidates in regular invitation rounds. F4MG manages your SkillSelect profile and monitors invitation rounds.
Eligible occupations are listed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), and Regional Occupation List (ROL). F4MG identifies the correct list and ANZSCO code for your occupation.

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