Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa (subclass 400)

The Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa (subclass 400) is for people coming to Australia for short-term, highly specialised, non-ongoing work.

Have specialised skills, knowledge or experience that is not generally available in Australia
The work is short-term and non-ongoing
Be outside Australia when you apply
Have enough money to support yourself
Meet health and character requirements

Stay generally for up to three months, or up to six months in limited circumstances
Include family members, who cannot work
It is not designed for ongoing roles. Longer work usually needs a Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)

Australian Government visa application charges as at 1 July 2026:

Main applicant	AUD 535
Additional applicant 18 or over	AUD 535
Additional applicant under 18	AUD 135

Charges are set by the Department of Home Affairs and usually change on 1 July each year. Check the current visa pricing table before you apply. Our professional fees are separate and are set out in a written agreement before any work starts.

Last reviewed November 2026. Migration law changes often and this page is general information, not advice. Ask us about your situation.