A subclass 408 Temporary Activity visa allows a person to come or stay in Australia to undertake specific types of activity on a temporary basis. This visa is better known as a kind of visa that allows foreigners to visit Australia for a range of different activities including social, cultural and research activities, and international events.

Specifically, it covers:

• (a) Australian Government Endorsed Events,
• (b) Special Program,
• (c) Religious Work,
• (d) Research activities,
• (e) Invited for other social and cultural activity (Invited Participant),
• (f) Sporting Activities,
• (g) Entertainment Activities,
• (h) Superyacht Crew,
• (i) Exchange Arrangements, and
• (j) Domestic work for executives.