This temporary visa lets you stay in Australia to work if you are employed in a critical industry sector. If you are working in a critical sector (agriculture, food processing, health care, aged care, disability care, child care, or tourism and hospitality) – you can get up to 12 months of subclass 408 Visa.
If you are not working in a critical sector – up to 3 months
If you currently hold a COVID-19 Pandemic event visa that is about to expire you may be eligible for another COVID-19 Pandemic event visa if:
- you wish to remain in Australia to continue working in a critical sector, or
- you are unable to depart Australia before the expiry of your visa due to COVID-19 travel restrictions
With this visa you can
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remain in Australia if you have no other visa options and are unable to depart Australia due to COVID-19 travel restrictions
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remain in Australia to work in the following critical sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic:
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agriculture
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food processing
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health care
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aged care
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disability care
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child care or
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tourism and hospitality
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If you are a visitor to Australia and cannot support yourself, you should make arrangements to return home.
You must
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apply online
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be in Australia
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maintain adequate health insurance during your stay in Australia
Applicants working in a critical sector (agriculture, food processing, health care, aged care, disability care, child care, or tourism and hospitality) must:
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have evidence from an employer of your employment or an offer of employment and that an Australian citizen or permanent resident cannot fill the position
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hold a substantive visa that expires in 90 days or less, or your last substantive visa expired 28 days or less ago
Applicants whose departure is delayed by COVID-19 travel restrictions must:
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tell us why the restrictions prevent your departure
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hold a substantive visa that expires in 90 days or less, or your last substantive visa expired less than 28 days ago
