The subclass 400 visa lets you enter Australia to do short-term, highly specialised, non-ongoing work or participate in an event or events on a non-ongoing basis at the invitation of an Australian organisation.

It is generally approved for three months but a maximum of six months may be considered if supported by a strong business case.

The Training and Research visa is for people who want to come to Australia on a temporary basis to participate in occupational training, observe or participate in research as a visiting academic, or participate in a professional development program.

The Occupational Trainee Stream is for people who need structured workplace-based training to enhance their skills in their current occupation, area of tertiary study, or field of expertise

Subclass 408 visas allow you to come to Australia on a temporary basis to:

• work in the entertainment industry
• participate in activities at the invitation of an Australian organisation
• participate or observe in an Australian research project
• work in a skilled position under a staff exchange arrangement
• participate in high-level sports competitions or sports training programs – Soccer players; Rugby league players; Sports Coaches; and international Jockeys etc;
• participate in a special programme approved by the department that provides opportunities for youth exchange, cultural enrichment or community benefits
• do full-time religious work
• be employed as a superyacht crew member
• do full-time domestic work in the household of certain senior foreign executives
• participate in a government endorsed event.