Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa (subclass 400)
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Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa (subclass 400)
Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa (subclass 400)
Australia · Work
What it is
Short-stay temporary visa for highly specialised, non-ongoing work in Australia.
Key facts
- Category
- Work
- Duration
- See Home Affairs.
- Processing time
- See Home Affairs processing times.
- Maximum validity
- 6 months
- Extendable
- No
- Path to permanent residence
- No
- Dependants
- Yes
- Health insurance
- Not required
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (base application charge)
- AUD 535
- Application fee (per applicant 18+)
- AUD 535
- Application fee (per applicant under 18)
- AUD 135
Key requirements
- Highly specialised skills not available in Australia
- Short, non-ongoing work
Working on this visa
short-term highly specialised, non-ongoing work only
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 25 July 2026.