The Australia Temporary Work Visa is a visa for those who need to travel to Australia for a short-term specialist assignment, technical work, consultancy or other temporary professional activity. The visa must be used within 3 months from the date of issue and grants the right to stay in Australia for up to 90 days from the date of entry. It can be issued as Single Entry or Multiple Entry.
At Alla Visa, you can get help applying for the Australia Temporary Work Visa to Australia. We help you check the data, reduce the risk of errors and ensure that your application is handled correctly before travel. You can easily start the application online, fill out the form, upload documents, and get help throughout the process.
About Temporary Work Visa to Australia
The Australia Temporary Work Visa, officially called the Australia Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) Visa (subclass 400), is a visa for individuals who need to travel to Australia to carry out a short-term specialist assignment or temporary work.
The visa is used by technical specialists, consultants, installers, project staff and other individuals with special skills needed in Australia for a limited period.
It is an official work visa and is different from tourist visas, business visas, and student visas. Swedish citizens who are going to carry out temporary work in Australia need to apply for the correct visa before departure.
The visa must be used within 3 months from the date of issue. It can be issued as Single Entry or Multiple Entry and gives the right to stay in Australia for up to 90 days from the date of entry.
You will need the following documents to apply:
- Completed visa application
- Copy of passport information page
- Visa photo
- Copy of your bank statement
- Certificate from an employer in Sweden, or employment contract
- Certificate of qualification, CV or diploma
- Itinerary
- Business invitation from Australia
Australia can change visa rules and document requirements at short notice. It is therefore important to check the current rules before submitting the application.
Australia Temporary Work Visa Rules
The Australia Temporary Work Visa is intended for people who will be carrying out a short-term specialist assignment or temporary work in Australia
Important rules to know:
• The visa must be used within 3 months from the date of issue
• You can stay in Australia for up to 90 days from the date of entry
• The visa can be issued as Single Entry or Multiple Entry
• The visa is intended for people with specialist skills or special professional skills
• The visa is not intended for long-term employment in Australia
• The visa is not intended for study
• The final decision is always made by Australia's immigration authorities
• Any extension or change of stay is decided by the Australian authorities
Are you a Swedish citizen?
If you are a Swedish citizen and are going to carry out a temporary specialist assignment in Australia, you need to apply for an Australia Temporary Work Visa before departure. A proper work visa reduces the risk of problems when entering and ensures that you have the right permits for the assignment.
At Alla Visum, we help you check the documents, fill out the application correctly and ensure that all documents meet the authorities' requirements before submitting the application.
Sweden embassy in Australia
The embassy of Sweden in Canberra represents Sweden in Australia and assists Swedish citizens with consular issues. For questions about Australian visas, we recommend contacting Alla Visum for assistance with application and document requirements.
Embassy of Australia in Sweden
The embassy of Australia in Stockholm is responsible for diplomatic relations between Australia and Sweden. If you need to apply for a visa to Australia or have questions about entry rules, we recommend that you contact All Visas. We will help you check which documents are required, fill in the application correctly and ensure that all documents meet the requirements of the authorities before submitting the application.
What happens next
- 1.Complete your order by making the payment.
- 2.Each traveler receives an email with a link to fill in their application form and upload the required documents.
- 3.We review your application and contact you if any details or documents need to be completed.
- 4.When your application is ready, we send your visa by email or post, according to the delivery option you chose.
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FAQ Temporary Work Visa to Australia
The Australia Temporary Work Visa (Subclass 400) is a visa for people who are going to carry out a short-term specialist assignment or temporary work in Australia.
People with specialist skills or special professional skills needed for a temporary assignment in Australia can apply for the visa.
The visa must be used within 3 months from the date of issue.
You can stay in Australia for up to 90 days from the date of entry.
The visa can be issued as Single Entry or Multiple Entry depending on the decision of the Australian authorities.
You will need a valid passport, visa application, visa photo, documents proving the assignment in Australia, and documents proving your skills and experience.
The price starts from 5 200 per application and varies depending on the level of service (Standard, Express or Premium) as well as any additional services. You will see the final price on our website before completing your order.
The processing time depends on the Embassy's current workload. We prioritize premium and express applications. Standard processing takes about four weeks.
You can submit your application as soon as you have gathered all the necessary documents. We will check when it is time to submit the application to the embassy based on your planned travel date. The processing time depends on the Embassy's current workload. We prioritize premium and express applications.
At Alla Visum, we help you through the entire application process. We review your documents, help you complete the application correctly, and ensure that all documents meet the embassy's requirements before submitting the application. If the embassy or the authorities request additional documents, we will contact you and help you produce the right documents. We also follow up on your application and keep in touch with the embassy during the processing. Our goal is to make the process as simple and smooth as possible, while reducing the risk of delays and unnecessary rejections.
If you need to stay longer than 90 days, you may need to apply for a different work visa type or permit depending on the purpose of your stay.
The Australia Temporary Work Visa is specifically intended for individuals who will be carrying out a temporary specialist assignment or work in Australia.
If you are going to study in Australia, you will need to apply for a student visa instead.
If the purpose of the trip is only business meetings, conferences, or business visits without work, a business visa may be a more suitable option.
If the purpose of the trip is to visit family or friends, you should apply for a tourist visa instead.
The Australia Temporary Work Visa is not extended. If you need to stay longer in Australia, you may need to apply for a new visa or another suitable visa type. The final decision is always made by Australia's immigration authorities.
What happens next
- 1.Complete your order by making the payment.
- 2.Each traveler receives an email with a link to fill in their application form and upload the required documents.
- 3.We review your application and contact you if any details or documents need to be completed.
- 4.When your application is ready, we send your visa by email or post, according to the delivery option you chose.
Temporary Work Visa
Valid for
90 days
Number of entries
Single entry/Multiple entry
Max stay
90 days
Requirements for Temporary Work Visa to Australia
- Copy of passport information page
- Proof of financing
- Employer's letter
- Professional qualifications
- Health insurance
- Itinerary
- Invitation