Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) – Special Program Stream

Apply for the Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) – Special Program Stream if you have received an invitation to participate in an approved special program in Australia, such as youth exchange, cultural enrichment, community programs, school language assistance, or school-to-school interchange programs. With this visa, you can stay in Australia for up to 12 months and engage in a cultural exchange program. You can apply for the visa both inside or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) – Special Program Stream, you must meet the following requirements:

• Have received an invitation to participate in an approved special program
• Have appropriate support or sponsorship based on your circumstances
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• Participate in an approved special program, which may include cultural enrichment or community benefit programs, youth exchange programs, school language assistance programs, or school-to-school interchange programs
• Have a supporter or sponsor based on your circumstances
• Be of the appropriate age for the special program you are applying for
• Meet the health and character requirements
• Have adequate health insurance
• Demonstrate genuine temporary entrant intention
• Have paid any debt owed to the Australian Government
• Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused in Australia

Application Process

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