Australia has the highest median wealth per individual in the whole world. With main industries of manufacturing, production, mining, food, and beverages, coupled with the very low population density in the country, Australia needs skilled workers. To visit the country for this purpose, you will require a Temporary work permit known as a Subclass 400 visa for Australia.
A temporary work visa or the subclass of Australia visa 400 is a short term visa that allows an individual to take part in highly specialized skill, and non-ongoing work in Australia. These include jobs such as engineers, cardiologists, scientists, doctors, etc. Non-Ongoing work is defined as any work that can be completed in a period of 6 months or less. The permit allows you to work for a term of 3 months in the specified area. However, depending on how strong your application is, you may even be provided with a visa for up to 6 months. You can use the visa to take part in non-ongoing social and cultural events as long as you are not being paid by an Australian source.
The applications for this short term work visa Australia are only to be made online. However, before you start your application, you will have to ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria for the visa as you cannot change it after submission. You should also acquire the necessary documents as per the regulations. After this, you can proceed to apply using the steps below -
The visa is linked to your passport. As a result, there will be no stamping in the passport required. It is key to submit the original and correct documents and ensure that there are no mistakes. Any errors will be fatal as the visa could be delayed, or even be rejected. Visa rejections put a target on your back when you apply for any future visa.
The eligibility criteria for applying for the temporary work visa are as follows -
The documents required for the temporary Australia work visa for Indians are as follows -
If employed :
If self-employed :
For ideal applications, the Subclass 400 visa processing time is around 15 days. However, depending on several factors such as the number of applications, additional document requirements, etc, the process may take longer up to 30 days.
The fees for the application process is determined by the Home Affairs department of Australia and can vary without prior notice. So it is best to check the fees before you apply. The application fees, however, have to be paid online and in AUD (Australian Dollars). The fees may also vary depending on the duration of stay, the number of entries and any visa priority charges.
Entry | Stay Duration | Validity | Fees |
---|---|---|---|
Multiple entry Normal | 3 months | 1 year | 10615.0 |
Multiple entry Normal | 3 months | 1 year | 10615.0 |
Once you have submitted your documents, the visa authority will inform you on reception. They will then contact you if they require additional documents, health check-ups, etc for your Australia visa 400. You might also have to upload these documents to ensure that the processing is continued. In some cases, the department will request for a biometric submission.
You can track the status of your application by logging on to your ImmiAccount using your passport number and name. The Australian High Commission will also send you updates on your visa status as it is being processed. Alternately, you can contact the visa agency (if acquired), to get the status of your application.
Once you get your visa approved, you will have to keep the following in mind -
Both the visas belong to the work category. Meaning, you can work in Australia with these. However, the subclass 400, or the temporary visa is used for short term work in the country. However, the other work visas provide stay for longer duration such as a year, 4 years, or even as a permanent visa. The short term visa is usually issued in case the individual is taking part in non-ongoing highly specialized skilled work. A normal work visa may be issued for various other eligibility criteria.
No, you cannot extend the temporary work visa. The subclass 400 is used for a short term, and one of the eligibility criteria for this visa was that your work is non-ongoing, and can be completed within 6 months. As a result, your visa has a ‘no further stay’ condition attached. However, you can apply for another visa after you exit the country.
You cannot stay for any number of days once your visa expires. You will have to leave the country before the permit validity. There is a ‘no further stay’ condition in your permit. As a result, any overstay will be treated as illegal. This can make you ineligible for future applications.
Every individual applying for the visa is required to meet the minimum health requirements. Depending on the risk of the country you are travelling from, you may need certificates proving these. Since the temporary work visa is less than 6 months, you do not require a medical certificate unless you fall under special categories such as working in a healthcare environment, working in childcare, etc. While submitting your application, you will be given a decision on any required health tests to be taken.
No, you cannot convert your temporary work permit into any other. You are not allowed to hold another substantive visa while you are in the country. And since you have a ‘no further stay’ condition along with this, you will have to leave the country. However, if you want to apply for another visa, you can do this once you exit the country depending on the new visa’s requirements.