Australian Government

Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity) visa (subclass 400) Document checklist
This document lists the information and supporting documents required to lodge a complete application. It also lists additional documents that you may need to provide depending on your individual circumstances. More information about this visa is available. See: About this Visa Important: Do not provide original documents unless requested. You should provide certified copies of original documentation. Documents not in English must be accompanied by accredited English translations. You should ensure that you lodge a completed visa application. While the department may ask you to provide more information in order to determine whether you meet the criteria for grant of the visa, a decision on the visa application may be made solely on the information provided at the time of application. Note: The Visa Application Charge will not be refunded if a decision is made to refuse to grant the visa because the applicant did not satisfy the criteria for grant of the visa. Aftercompletingthischecklist,pleaseattachittothefrontofyourapplication. Forms, fees and charges A completed form 1400. See: Form 1400 Application for a Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity) visa Visa application charge. See: Visa Charges (93KB PDF file) Or provide the following documents to show that you do not need to pay the charge: for an amateur sports participant or assisting an amateur participant or team: your invitation to the event, stating this information to act as a representative of a foreign government: a Third Party Note from your ministry if you are in a class of people participating in an activity specified in a legislative instrument: evidence from the inviting organisation that you are in that class of people.
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 Dependants/Accompanying members of the family For any anyone included in the application who is 18 years of age or older and is not your partner: Form 47A Details of child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over (238 kB PDF)

If you want to bring a child younger than 18 years of age with you to Australia, and that childs other parent is not included in the application: documentary evidence that you have the legal right to include that child in your application, such as: certified copies of official legal documents, such as a court-issued custody, access or guardianship order a statutory declaration giving their permission Form 1229Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (125 kB PDF). If you use this form, you will have to attach a certified copy of the other parents government issued identification document (such as a passport or drivers licence) with their photograph and a signature.

You must also provide one of these documents if you are applying for this visa and you are younger than 18 years of age and you are travelling without one or both parents or guardians. If your partner is included in the application: a copy of your marriage certificate or independent evidence that you are in a de facto relationship (for example, joint bank account statements or billing accounts in joint names). Personal documents Notarised copies of all pages of your passport (unless requested to send original passport). Certified copies of birth certificate, showing names of both parents. One recent passport sized photograph (45mm x 35 mm)

Your activities in Australia

Participating in a cultural or social event Letter of invitation from the inviting organisation in Australia that includes the event name, the dates of the event, your role or duties, and the role of the inviting organisation in the event. If you are applying as an amateur sports participant or assisting an amateur participant or team: your invitation to the event including this information. Doing highly specialised work You must show details of the position, the duration of the work, your role or duties and the reason you are required in Australia
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 or If you are doing freelance work: a copy of your proposed itinerary covering the above points. If you are applying to work on an entertainment industry production: evidence that the production will not be shown in Australia, such as a distribution contract. AusAID student or recipient A letter of support from the AusAID Minister. Health and Character documents All applicants must meet character requirements. See: Character and penal clearance requirements You may be asked to undergo medical and x-ray examinations. See: Health requirements Financial documents You should provide evidence of sufficient funds (bank statements, letter from financial institution concerning your financial position). Other Documents Your educational or professional qualifications. Your current employment and your role during your visit to Australia. Details of previous contacts with Australian businesspeople or organisations in Australia.

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