Temporary Activity Visa

COVID VISA (Subclass 408)

The Government of Australia has recently introduced a temporary visa known as COVID-19 Pandemic event visa (subclass 408) to allow non-residents working in critical industry sectors to stay in Australia for an extended time. The critical sectors are health care, aged care, disability care, agriculture, food processing, and child care.

An applicant can lodge this visa only if s/he is working in a critical sector and has 28 days or less remaining of the current visa or the last substantive temporary visa expired less than 28 days ago. It is possible to include the family members when lodging the visa application or any time before the visa decision is made. All applicants must meet the health and character requirements during the visa period. The work rights are limited to those who are granted COVID-19 pandemic event visa to continue working in the critical sector.

To be eligible to apply for the 408 Visa, You must meet the following:

• Be in Australia
• Have 28 days or less remaining of the current visa or the last substantive temporary visa expired less than 28 days ago
• Provide evidence of work in one of the critical sectors
• Be able to support themselves and family members while living in Australia
• Meet the Australian Government’s health and character requirements
• Have sufficient health cover
• Prove the genuine intent to stay in Australia temporarily
• Have any debt paid back to the Australian Government or have a formal agreement to pay it back
• Have not had any visa applications refused, or visa canceled previously
• Acknowledge and sign the Australian Value Statement

The benefit of the 408 Covid-19 visa

• This new Temporary Activity visa can prolong your stay in Australia from 3 months to up to 12 months.
• You can work full time
• You can apply for this Visa for FREE
• There is no fixed period of stay for all COVID 408 visas granted, the Department of Home Affairs will decide based on every single applicant’s situation.

For Working Holiday Visa Holders

If you entered Australia on a Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa, you can count critical COVID-19 work in the healthcare and medical sectors undertaken on a subclass 408 COVID-19 Pandemic event visa towards eligibility for a 2nd or 3rd WHM visa.

More information here: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-activity-408

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   Fernanda Mesa 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. Estoy muy agradecida con el equipo de RC y Juan, desde que me empecé mi proceso de apelación de visa de estudiante fueron muy atentos desde principio a fin y ganamos!! Recomendados 100%.
  
 
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   AB Marketing 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. Absolutely incredible service from the start. Juan Rincon & his team at RC Migration went above and beyond to support my visa process with professionalism, care, and clear communication every step of the way. They made a very stressful situation feel manageable and gave me so much peace of mind. I can’t recommend them enough—truly grateful for their guidance and expertise! AB
  
 
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   Sara Sofia Rodriguez 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. RC believed in me when no one else wanted to give me a chance. Everyone kept saying, “It’s too risky” because of my nationality, but they said, “Let’s do this, we’ll get there together.” And now, here I am, already receiving my temporary residency thanks to their support, especially Briyit, who was right there with me through this last stage of the process. I’m truly grateful, and we’ll keep going together through the next step until I get my permanent residency. I 100% recommend them for their dedication, responsibility, and efficiency. Wishing them continued success!
  
 
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   Maria Daniela Pinto Duarte 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. Briyit y Juan nos apoyaron en nuestro proceso de aplicacion a la visa traning 407 y fue todo un exito!! Muy recomendados!