The government has introduced a new stream for the 408 visa, the ‘Post COVID-19 economic recovery event’. This new stream was launched by the Department on 27 February 2021 through Instrument (LIN 21/008) 2021. The purpose of the stream is to support recovery from the economic effects of COVID-19 in Australia.
In order to be eligible for this visa, you must meet the following requirements:
- employed full time as an essential staff member of an overseas business that:
- is relocating to Australia; and
- will assist in Australia’s response to the event; and
- will assist with the establishment of the business’s operation in Australia; and
- make an application for a subclass 408 visa between 27 February 2021 and 30 June 2022; and
- have not previously been granted a visa in accordance with this instrument.