Temporary work (Short Stay Specialist) Visa Subclass 400

Subclass 400 visa in Australia is more popularly known as the temporary work (short stay specialist) visa. This visa category is structured for those eligible specialized skilled individuals who wish to undertake highly specialized work or participate in an activity in Australia on a short term basis. The required work should need specialized skills, experience, or knowledge, which is generally not available in Australia. As the subclass 400 visa is granted for three months or up to six months in extraordinary circumstances, the specialized work should not be ongoing.

Why to Apply for a Subclass 400 Visa

Subclass 400 visa is a temporary permit to the Country. Usually valid for up to three months (six months in special circumstances). This visa allows it holders to-

Stay in the country while the visa is valid.
Work in the country in the highly specialized stream.
Bring the members of their family unit to the country (if they are eligible).
Travel multiple times to and from the country while the visa is valid (if the visa allows multiple entries).

To know more about the benefits of this visa or for your specific or general queries on eligibility conditions, visa requirements, and processing, contact our 400 visa consultants or immigration agents.

What are the Eligibility Requirements for a Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) Visa 400

To be eligible to apply for a subclass 400 visa, the candidate must meet the Department’s required eligibility conditions:

The candidate must possess specialized skills which-
- Are not reasonably found in the general labour market of Australia.
- Can assist Australian Business.
- Skils will be applied towards a non-ongoing work (likely to be completed within six months)
The candidate must meet all the health and character requirements of the visa category.
The candidate must have a genuine intention to stay temporarily in the country.
The applicant must not apply for this visa if they intend to work for the Australian entertainment industry.
The candidate must apply for this visa from outside the country.
The candidate should not have a history of any previous visa canceled, or application rejected to the country.
The candidate and their family members must have adequate funds to support their stay in the country.
The candidates and their family members (named in the application) must pay back or make formal arrangements to pay back all the money due to the Australian Government.
The candidate must agree to abide by and respect Australian laws.

There are certain conditions attached to the visa; an applicant and accompanying family members must ensure compliance with the following conditions throughout their stay in Australia

Limitations on undertaken work or activity
No other work allowed
Limitation on study except for language course
Not being disruptive to the community
No further stay condition

It is also suggested to opt for health and travel insurance to limit the unforeseen expenses. Sometimes, the Department may again ask for health and/ or travel insurance for the visa form processing. However, some countries have a reciprocal health agreement with Australia. Citizens of those countries need not opt for health insurance.

The shared information is exclusive but not exhaustive; one must comply with all the eligibility requirements before making an application. Immigration laws in Australia can get quite complicated for an applicant to understand.

The assistance of an experienced consultant or agent is paramount to a successful outcome. We advise you to talk to our qualified migration agents to help you understand the complete eligibility requirements before applying. For more information on visa conditions and processing, please contact our immigration consultants to assist you through the entire process. We suggest you book an appointment with our 893 visa consultants/ immigration agents to secure a favorable migration processing.

How to Apply for a Subclass 400 Visa

Before applying for the subclass 400 visa application, the candidate must ensure that they hold a valid passport; if not, it is advised to secure one.
The next step lies in the gathering of the relevant evidence. The evidence should be complementary to the facts of the application for the individual visa requirements. Get in touch with our visa consultants/ immigration agents for more details on eligibility conditions and visa requirements, and processing.

The duly filled and complete visa application should be filed with the Department along with the requisite fees. The current application fee for the subclass 400 form is AUD 310/.
After filing the visa application form successfully, the Department informs the candidate of their decision on the applicants’ registered mail. Talk to our 400 visa consultant or immigration agents to accurately file the application forms and quick processing. Our specialized visa consultants/ immigration agents are trained to counsel the client based on their eligibility and migration conditions and then provide all the assistance required to ensure favorable visa processing.
However, a subclass 400 visa does not have any extension policy. If the candidate wishes to stay in Australia, they will have to return and apply again for a different visa category.

Processing Time for Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) Visa 400

The standard processing time for a subclass 400 visa application form is-
One month – for 75% of applications (approx.)
Two -three months – for 90% of applications (approx.)
Processing time subclass 400 visa sometimes changes based on the applicant’s profile and migration requirements. The processing time may be longer if-

The application form is not filled in correctly.
The applicant does not include all the documents as per the visa conditions.
The Department needs more information.

Communicate with a professional 186 visa consultant/ immigration agent at E-Help for further
details on the visa processing and eligibility requirements.
Generally, the verification procedure for a temporary visa is less thorough than a permanent visa category. The Department may ask for extra information from the applicant or external agencies.

Contact Us

We, at E-Help, don’t sell. We counsel. Our 400 visa consultants/ immigration agents communicate with you, screen your profile to understand your preferences, requirements, eligibility, and then identify the segment (conditions) that can offer you the highest possibility of successful migration along with the best prospects. Our consultants/ agents are frequently updated with the latest immigration laws, conditions, and policies.
Our 400 visa consultants/ immigration agents are experienced enough to secure a successful visa decision. Contact our 400 visa consultant/immigration agents to know in detail about the processing and conditions attached to the particular visa. Our single contact approach ensures that our clients get an individual visa consultant/immigration agent specifically assigned to each one of them and assist them at every single step of the visa process.
Our visa consultants/immigration agents will be more than happy to assist you in your range of visa processing and conditions based questions.
To book an appointment. To book an appointment with our 400 visa agents or immigration consultants, contact us or dial us at +61 7 3172 4965.

Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) Visa Subclass 400 Visa