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Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408)Working and skilled visas

Religious Work

This visa allows you to do full-time religious work for a religious institution in Australia. You and your family who lodge the visa application with you may stay here for up to 2 years.

At a Glance

Stay

This is a temporary visa. The applicant can be granted a period of remain in Australia of up to 2 years.

Cost

Price estimation for this visa is currently unavailable. to become a temporary activities sponsor. There is no cost to sponsor someone for the visa after you are approved.

Processing Time

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Conditions

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You need to

  • be a religious institution with charity status
  • be able to meet your supporter or sponsor obligations

With this visa the applicant can

  • do full-time religious work for a religious institution in Australia
  • travel to and from Australia as many times as they want while the visa is valid
  • include members of the family unit in their application

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