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COVID-19 Pandemic Event Visa (subclass 408) - This temporary visa lets you stay in Australia to work if you are employed in a critical industry sector.

COVID-19 Pandemic Event Visa (subclass 408)

Updated: 2 years ago
The eligibility requirements for the COVID-19 Pandemic Event Visa (subclass 408) are:

  • You must be in Australia
  • You must have a substantive visa that is in effect or that expired less than 28 days ago
  • You must have enough money to support yourself and any dependent family members with you in Australia.
  • You and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet the health requirement.
  • You and family members aged 16 years and over who apply for the visa with you must meet character requirement.
  • You must have adequate health insurance
  • You must be a genuine temporary entrant
  • If you owe the Australian Government money, you must have paid it back or have a formal arrangement to pay it back.
  • Haven't had a visa cancelled or refused while you were in Australia
  • If you are 18 years of age or older, you must acknowledge the Australian Values Statement that confirms you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws when you apply for the visa.​
Updated: 2 years ago
You can stay in Australia for up to 12 months if you are working in the critical sectors of agriculture, food processing, health care, aged care, disability care, child care, and tourism and hospitality. Whereas, if you are not working in a critical sector – you can stay up to 3 months.
Updated: 2 years ago
The exact processing time for a COVID-19 pandemic event visa is not available.
Updated: 2 years ago
Application for COVID-19 Pandemic Event Visa (subclass 408) is free of charge.