Covers sports, entertainment, cultural exchange, religious work, and emergencies. Our specialist visa for athletes, coaches, touring performers, and entertainment professionals is managed through Sports Visa Lawyers.
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Subclass 408
Temporary Activity Visa
Visa Type
Permanent
Duration
Up to 2 years
Sponsor
May be required
Streams
Multiple
01
Key Streams
- Entertainment — film, TV, live performance
- Sport — athletes, coaches, support staff
- Cultural Exchange programs
- Religious & non-commercial activities
- Government endorsed events
02
Sport Stream Requirements
- Must be a recognised sport in Australia
- Sponsored by Australian sporting organisation
- Temporary Activities Sponsorship may be required if stay duration is more than 3 months or if applicant is onshore
- Applicant at elite or professional level
03
Entertainment Stream
- Film and TV production crew members
- Live touring artists and performers
- Production companies and event organisers
- Technical crew on specific productions
- MEAA Union Consultation required
04
Processing & Timing
- Can be processed rapidly for time-sensitive events
- Bulk squad management available
- Temporary Activities Sponsorship required for longer programs/stay periods over 3 months
- Advice on ETA alternatives for short visits
Bringing Athletes or Performers to Australia?
We specialise in sports and entertainment visas with fast turnarounds — you can’t afford delays when the season starts.
