Subclass 400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa allows a person to enter Australia to undertake a highly specialised form of non-ongoing work, or for those who has been invited by an organisation in Australia to participate in a non-ongoing event. Example includes providing highly specialised training to an Australian organisation or participating as a guest speaker in a business conference.

This visa does not require a formal sponsorship or nomination from a business or organisation in Australia.

Generally, the visa grant period will be for 6 months.