This visa is designed for individuals who are unable to depart Australia or who can assist with Australia’s economic recovery post COVID-19 Pandemic including ability to work for an Australian employer. You are not required to be working during this time, but you must demonstrate relevant skills that will assist in the post COVID-19 recovery.
The visa can is usually granted for the period of 1 year. At the end of your stay, you can apply for another visa to remain in Australia, depending on the legislation at that time and where we are with pandemic.
The visa will allow you to work, travel within and outside of Australia and live in Australia. Generally, the visa is granted for the period requested, however this is at the discretion of the Department of Home Affairs to grant 1 year visa from the day of visa grant or from the time that the visa was lodged.
Due to the massive vaccination campaign and the Australian borders opening, the Subclass 408 visa COVID-19 pandemic stream will be ceased, though the Department of Home Affairs will make further announcements about final arrangements to close the program.
If this is your wish to apply for a 408 visa (Covid-19 pandemic stream) or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on (02) 9189 2988 or ross@crystalmigration.net.