408 — Australian Government Endorsed Event
408 Covid-19 Pandemic Event
The Covid-19 Pandemic Event was an Australian Government Endorsed Event created during the pandemic period to allow visa holders who were stranded in Australia and unable to return to their home countries to remain lawfully. This arrangement has now concluded. It no longer provides a basis for new applications.
The pandemic visa arrangement
The Australian Government endorsed the Covid-19 Pandemic as an event for the purposes of the Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408). This allowed visa holders who were in Australia when the pandemic began and could not safely return home to remain lawfully by applying for or extending a subclass 408 visa under the Endorsed Event stream.
This arrangement was a temporary measure reflecting the extraordinary circumstances of the pandemic period. The Covid-19 Pandemic Event endorsement has now concluded. Visa holders who relied on this arrangement must have transitioned to another visa by now or departed Australia.
If you held a subclass 408 Covid-19 visa and your circumstances have not resolved, or if you are seeking to understand what options remain available to you, contact Visa Plan for advice on your current status and available pathways.
Arrangement has concluded
The Covid-19 Pandemic Event endorsement is no longer in force. It does not provide a basis for new visa applications. Visa holders who relied on this arrangement must have transitioned to another visa.
What it covered
The arrangement covered visa holders stranded in Australia who could not return home due to pandemic-related travel restrictions, border closures, or health risks.
Current visa options
Individuals who are now in Australia without a valid visa or with an expiring visa should seek urgent legal advice. Various visa options may be available depending on individual circumstances.
Historical reference
This page is maintained for informational purposes and for clients seeking to understand the historical basis of the Covid-19 pandemic visa arrangement under the subclass 408 framework.
Concluded
Arrangement status
No new
Applications under this arrangement
408
Visa subclass used
AGEE
Stream used for the arrangement
Visa Plan can advise on your current status
Current visa status review
If you held a subclass 408 Covid-19 pandemic event visa, we can review your current visa status and advise on whether you remain lawfully in Australia and what options are available.
Alternative pathway advice
Depending on your current circumstances, occupation, and employer situation, we advise on the most appropriate visa pathway available to you at this time.
Urgent visa advice
If your current visa has expired or is about to expire, contact us promptly. Unlawful presence in Australia has serious long-term consequences for future visa eligibility.
This page relates to a historical visa arrangement under the subclass 408 Australian Government Endorsed Event stream. The arrangement has concluded and does not support new applications. This page provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice.