✅ Subclass 400 – Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist)

For skilled professionals undertaking highly specialised work or attending events for up to 6 months. Includes streams for:

• Highly specialised work
• Invited participants for non-entertainment events
• Compelling event-based reasons

✅ Subclass 403 – Temporary Work (International Relations)

Allows individuals to work under specific international agreements, including

• Bilateral government arrangements
• Representing foreign governments
• Domestic workers for diplomatic or consular officials

✅ Subclass 407 – Training Visa

For occupational trainees, researchers, and professionals undertaking workplace-based training or professional development. Requires sponsorship by an approved Australian organisation.

✅ Subclass 408 – Temporary Activity Visa

Covers a wide range of short-term activities, including

• Sporting events
• Entertainment industry work
• Religious and cultural programmes
• Exchange programmes
• Government-endorsed events (including COVID-19 response)

✅ Subclass 417 – Working Holiday Visa

12-month visa for eligible passport holders aged 18–31 (up to 35 for some countries). Offers work rights and potential for a second or third visa based on eligible regional work.

✅ Subclass 462—Work and Holiday Visa

Similar to Subclass 417, but available to a different group of countries. Includes an age range of 18–35 and requires a letter of support in some cases.

✅ Subclass 476—Skilled—Recognised Graduate Visa

18-month visa for recent engineering graduates from recognised institutions in eligible countries, allowing them to gain skilled work experience in Australia.

✅ Subclass 482 – Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa

Employer-sponsored visa for skilled workers filling roles where no suitable Australian workers are available. Offers short-term and medium-term streams with a potential pathway to permanent residency.

✅ Subclass 485 – Temporary Graduate Visa

For recent international graduates of Australian institutions. Includes:

• • Graduate Work Stream—Up to 18 months for trade or diploma-level qualifications
  • Post-Study Work Stream—Up to 4 years, depending on qualification