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Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408)Working and skilled visas

Exchange Arrangements

This visa allows you to come to Australia as part of a staff exchange with an Australian organisation. You and your family members who travel here on the visa with you may stay for up to 2 years.

At a Glance

Stay

Up to 2 years

Cost

From AUD 430.00

Processing Time

for an indication of processing times for this visa, use the visa processing time guide tool. This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.

Conditions

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You need to

  • have the skills and experience to exchange jobs with an Australian citizen or permanent-resident
  • have a sponsor or a supporter
  • lodge an application online

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With this visa you may

  • Take part in a staff exchange and work in an Australian organisation
  • remain in Australia for up to 2 years with members of the family unit
  • lodge the visa application in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance

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