The 408 visa has not yet completed closed to new applications.

If you apply after 2 September 2023, you will only be eligible for a new 408 visa if you hold or have held a COVID-19 Pandemic event visa within the last 28 days at time of application and meet other visa requirements.

·         have evidence of your employment or an offer of employment and

·         hold a COVID-19 Pandemic event visa that expires in 28 days or less or

·         have held a COVID-19 Pandemic event visa that expired less than 28 days ago.

The COVID-19 Pandemic event visa will completely close to all applications on 1 February 2024.

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