The Highly Specialised Work stream of this temporary visa lets you do short-term, highly specialised work in Australia.
It is suitable if you have specialised skills, knowledge or experience not generally available in Australia.
The work or activity must be non-ongoing
You can stay for up to 6 months (depending on the circumstances).
You can’t apply for this visa in Australia or stay longer by extending this visa.
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
You will need to show that you have the skills, knowledge or experience to do this work.
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.
You will need to provide proof that you have work.
You can apply for a subclass 400 to:
direct, produce or have any other role in a production that will not be shown in Australia (you will need to provide a distribution contract or other evidence to support this)
come to Australia for a promotional activity
The subclass 400 visa does not allow a person to:
perform as an entertainer in Australia or support an entertainer or group of entertainers performing in Australia
direct, produce or take any other part in a production that will be shown, broadcast or performed in Australia (including theatre, film, television, radio, concert or a recording).
While you are in Australia, you and your family members must have adequate means to support yourselves.
You and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet health requirement.
You and family members aged 16 years and over who apply for the visa with you must meet character requirement.
You must only intend to:
stay temporarily in Australia
do the things you are allowed to do on this visa
You might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused while you were in Australia.
