Short-term visa for highly skilled work or urgent projects in Australia under Subclass 400
Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) Visa (Subclass 400)
The Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa in Australia is for applicants who have highly specialised skills, knowledge, or experience which can’t be found in Australia. This visa can be granted for up to 6 months, but a request for a visa lasting more than 3 months will need to demonstrate a strong business case.
Criteria for the Temporary work visa Australia 482 include:
- Must have specialised skills, knowledge, or experience that can’t be found in Australia and be critical to assist Australian businesses.
- Requirements for the Australian business must be temporary and not ongoing.
- Employment should not be in the Australian entertainment industry. For Australian entertainment activity, the applicant must consider applying for the Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) – Entertainment.
If you meet the criteria and have the necessary skills, knowledge, or experience, you may be eligible to apply for the temporary work visa Australia or the Temporary work visa Australia 482.
FAQs –
Normally, a visa is only granted for 3 months unless a strong business case is provided for a visa up to 6 months.
Many refusals occur because applicants fail to provide strong evidence of their short-term, non-ongoing work purpose. Simply stating your intent isn’t enough. Immigration wants to see proof of your expertise, business need, and how it benefits Australia. Indeedvisa helps prepare solid supporting documents that align with visa policy, reducing the risk of rejection due to vague or weak submissi
While a formal contract strengthens your application, it’s not mandatory. However, you must still provide proof of the work arrangement, including emails, letters, or project scopes. Indeedvisa helps you gather alternative documentation to support your application when a full contract isn’t available, helping reduce risk of refusal due to insufficient proof.
Subclass 400 must be applied for offshore meaning you must be outside Australia at the time of application and visa grant. This confuses many applicants who are already visiting Australia. Indeedvisa guides you on timing your application and departure correctly to avoid automatic refusal based on location errors.
The Subclass 400 is for temporary, short-term purposes and doesn’t offer a direct pathway to longer-term visas. Switching visas while onshore can be complex and risky. Indeedvisa offers honest, tailored advice if you plan to stay longer, helping you understand your legal options and timing before entering Australia.