400 Visa Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist)

400 Visa Overview 

The Temporary Work visa subclass 400 is a short-term visa for highly specialised skilled professionals valid for up to 6 months (depending on the circumstances). This is suitable for highly skilled migrants with specialised skills, knowledge or experience in professions or occupations that aren’t generally available in Australia. The 400 visa allows you to carry out short-term, non-ongoing work within Australia and in limited circumstances, you may participate in an activity or work relating to Australia’s interests. The 400 visa does not require business sponsorship, but a letter of support from an Australian business is generally an essential document for any 400 visa application. You must also be outside of Australia to apply for the 400 visa.

How it works

• Be invited by an Australian company that needs to demonstrate they have a need for specific specialist skills to assist in the fulfilment of a project or contract in Australia. 

• The visa applicant has to demonstrate that he/she has highly specialised skills, knowledge or experience which cannot reasonably be found in the Australian labour market that can assist the Australian business in fulfilling a project or contract. 

• The work should be likely to be completed within a continuous period of six months or less. 

• There should also be a benefit to Australian employees through the transfer of skills by the overseas employer to Australian employees. 

Our Services 

At Think Visa, we are experienced in managing work visa applications, and can help you with: 

Managing business solutions:

• Advice on business sponsorship obligations and letter of support from the Australian business. 

• Preparation, lodgement and approval of sponsorships, nominations and visa applications.

• Advice on compliance issues, sponsorship monitoring, audits and site visits.

• Advice and assistance on work rights, verification of work rights, recruitment protocols and risk management.

• Advice and assistance on breaches of sponsorship obligations, sanctions and penalties.

Managing Visa Applications:

• Documentation and evidence collection

• Preparing your visa application

• Obtaining a skills assessment if applicable

• Lodging and monitoring your visa application

• Managing your bridging visas

• Health and character assessment

Think Visa can also provide you with successful strategies depending on your circumstances:

• Previous visa refusals/cancellations

• Tribunal appeals

• Packaged visas to achieve ultimate migration goal

Migration law is complex and is constantly changing. Let Think Visa do the thinking for you!

Other relevant information

TSS 482 visa
Australian labour market
Work Visa
Skills Assessment
bridging visas