408 Temporary Activity Visa
408 Australian Government Endorsed Event Stream
The Australian Government Endorsed Event stream of the Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) covers participants and workers at events that have been formally endorsed by the Australian Government. The endorsement determines which activities and workers can be sponsored under this stream.
How the endorsed event stream works
An Australian Government Endorsed Event is an event that has been formally endorsed by the Australian Government through a relevant minister or department. Endorsement is not automatic. The event organiser must seek endorsement, and the endorsement determines which occupational categories and nationalities can be sponsored under the stream.
The sponsoring organisation must hold Temporary Activities Sponsorship approval and be either the event organiser or an entity directly involved in delivering the endorsed event. Applicants must be engaged to participate in or work on the specific endorsed event.
The stay period under this stream is generally tied to the duration of the endorsed event. This stream was also used historically for the Covid-19 Pandemic Event, which allowed stranded visa holders to remain in Australia lawfully during the pandemic period.
Government endorsement required
The event must be formally endorsed by the Australian Government before visa applications under this stream can be lodged. The endorsement is not automatic and must be sought by the event organiser.
Temporary Activities Sponsorship
The sponsoring organisation must hold TAS approval and be the event organiser or an entity directly involved in delivering the endorsed event.
Stay tied to event duration
The visa stay period is generally tied to the duration of the endorsed event. Applications to remain beyond the event period are unlikely to be approved under this stream.
Covid-19 Pandemic Event
This stream was historically used for the Covid-19 Pandemic Event, which allowed stranded visa holders to remain in Australia lawfully. This arrangement has now concluded.
AGEE
Stream abbreviation
Event
Stay tied to event duration
TAS
Sponsorship required
No PR
No permanent residence pathway
Why instruct Visa Plan for your 408 AGEE application?
Event endorsement advice
We advise event organisers on the endorsement process, including what information must be provided to the relevant minister or department to obtain formal event endorsement.
Sponsorship approval
We assist event organisers to obtain Temporary Activities Sponsorship approval and advise on the obligations that apply throughout the event period.
Application preparation
We prepare visa applications for event participants and workers, ensuring the connection between the applicant's role and the endorsed event is clearly established for the Department.
408 Australian Government Endorsed Event stream information is sourced from the Department of Home Affairs and is current as at April 2026. Eligibility criteria are subject to change. This page provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice.