Why Utilize the Subclass 400 Visa?
The Subclass 400 is Australia's premier short-term technical mobility visa, designed for multinational corporations and Australian enterprises needing immediate international expertise for critical operations.
Rapid Deployment
Bypasses lengthy employer sponsorship and nomination tiers, delivering accelerated visa grants for time-critical corporate projects.
Highly Specialized Skills
Bring in specialized engineers, emergency technicians, executive consultants, and industry specialists not readily available in Australia.
No Formal SBS Lock-in
Australian businesses do not need to hold an approved Standard Business Sponsorship agreement to support a Subclass 400 candidate.
Include Immediate Family
Secondary family members (partner and dependent children) can be included on the application to accompany the specialist.
Application Lifecycle
Our corporate migration team coordinates the host invitation, project scope justification, and visa compilation for rapid decision turnaround.
Specialist Criteria & Non-Ongoing Scope Audit
Verify that the proposed work is highly specialized, non-continuous, and will conclude within the requested 3 to 6-month timeframe without rotating onto standard domestic roles.
Australian Host Invitation & Business Case
Draft a compliant letter of invitation from the Australian host entity detailing project milestones, remuneration parity, specialized skills, and local impact.
Candidate Technical Dossier Collation
Assemble the applicant's resume, reference letters, proprietary equipment certifications, and past project portfolio substantiating specialist capability.
Online Lodgement via ImmiAccount
Lodge the formal Subclass 400 application online while the applicant is physically outside Australia.
Visa Grant & Project Execution
Receive your electronic visa grant, travel to Australia, and execute your short-term technical project within your authorized stay window.
Required Documentary Evidence
Submissions must include clear evidence substantiating specialized technical capability and non-ongoing commercial engagement.
- Detailed Letter of Invitation from the Australian host company detailing project scope, dates, and location
- Commercial contracts, purchase orders, or supply agreements demonstrating the necessity of the specialist work
- Comprehensive business case justifying why the specialized skill cannot be sourced from the local Australian labour market
- Evidence of remuneration, daily rates, allowances, and workplace insurance coverage for the duration of stay
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining specialized experience, proprietary knowledge, and technical history
- Certified copies of relevant university degrees, trade qualifications, and vendor certificates
- Reference letter from the overseas employer confirming current employment, position, and specialist capacity
- Proof that the applicant will return to their overseas employment upon completion of the Australian assignment
- Valid Passport bio-pages (showing minimum 6 months validity) for all included applicants
- Comprehensive travel/health insurance policy (OVHC) covering medical care and emergency hospitalization
- National Police Clearances from home country and international jurisdictions (if requested)
- Completed Form 80 (Personal Particulars for Character Assessment) if requested by the case officer
Frequently Asked Questions
Essential clarifications regarding stay limits, non-ongoing work definitions, and offshore application requirements.
Yes. While standard Subclass 400 visas are granted for up to 3 months, a stay of up to 6 months can be approved if a strong business case is presented demonstrating that the project is time-critical, non-ongoing, and supported by significant commercial or community benefits.
No. You must be physically outside Australia when the Subclass 400 visa application is lodged and when the visa is granted. It cannot be applied for onshore to extend an existing visitor or work visa.
Highly specialized work means knowledge or skills that are specific to an international technology, intellectual property, or advanced trade not readily available in Australia. "Non-ongoing" means the work is tied to a specific project, installation, or milestone that will conclude within the approved visa duration, rather than an ongoing operational role.