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Australia Temporary Activity visa - Domestic Work for Executives stream (Subclass 408)

21 facts quoted from the official source

This visa lets you come to Australia to do full-time domestic work in the household of certain senior foreign executives.

Route type
Work
Can bring
dependants
from the official record
Requirements
13
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

13 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Australian Government Debt ClearedIf you owe the Australian Government money, you must have paid it back or have a formal arrangement to pay it back.
  • Australian Values Statement RequiredIf you are 18 years of age or older, you must acknowledge the Australian Values Statement.
  • Be 18 Years Or OlderYou must be at least 18 years old to apply for this visa.
  • Be A Genuine Temporary EntrantYou can't use our temporary visa program to maintain ongoing residency in Australia.
  • Be Able To Support Yourself And Any DependantsYou must have enough money during your stay in Australia to support yourself and any dependent family members.
  • Character and securityYou and family members aged 16 years and over must meet our character requirement.
  • Have Consent To Be Granted The VisaWe will grant this visa to a child under 18 years only if everyone who has parental responsibility has consented.
  • Health RequirementYou and any family members must meet our health requirement.
  • Invitation RequiredYou must be invited to work full-time in the household of a senior foreign executive.
  • Job offerYour wages and employment conditions must meet the necessary standards under the relevant Australian legislation and awards.
  • Not Had A Visa Cancelled Or An Application RefusedWe will consider your immigration history when we make a decision on your application.
  • Sponsor RequiredYou must declare if you have ever engaged in conduct that could constitute a breach of the prohibition on paying for visa sponsorship.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health insuranceYou must have adequate health cover for the whole of your stay to be granted this visa.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryYou must be at least 18 years old to apply for this visa.
  • Official Rights TextWork full-time as a domestic worker in the household of certain senior foreign executives.
  • Official source basisYou must be at least 18 years old to apply for this visa.
  • Official StreamThe official page identifies the Domestic Work for Executives stream.
  • Report summaryYou must be at least 18 years old to apply for this visa.
  • Visa SubclassThe official page identifies this route as subclass 408.
Family

Who you can bring

dependants
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Official Cost TextFrom AUD535.00checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Official Stay TextUp to 2 years
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for the Subclass 408 to Australia?
The official source states: This visa lets you come to Australia to do full-time domestic work in the household of certain senior foreign executives.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: You must have adequate health cover for the whole of your stay to be granted this visa.

Every answer is quoted from the official immi.homeaffairs.gov.au page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 21 points against the official source; 21 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immi.homeaffairs.gov.auLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Australia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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