SUBCLASS 420

Temporary Work (Entertainment) Visa

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This visa allows individuals to temporarily work in Australia. It is closed to new applications.

The Temporary Work (Entertainment) visa (subclass 420) is closed to new applications. You might be eligible to apply for a Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408).

Visa Holders

This information is for people who have already been granted a Temporary Work (Entertainment) visa (subclass 420). It explains your rights and obligations.

  1. Your visa is valid for the duration of the nominated position or two years, whichever is the earliest.
  2. You and your family must comply with all visa conditions and Australian laws.
  3. You can use Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) for free to check your visa details and entitlements.

Sponsors

This information is for a person who sponsored someone for a Temporary Work (Entertainment) visa (subclass 420) to work temporarily in the entertainment industry in Australia.

  1. A sponsorship lasts for up to three years.
  2. You must contact the Entertainment Visa Centre to report any changes in circumstances that could affect the processing of your application.
  3. You must be able to comply with certain sponsorship obligations.
  4. You must comply with your obligations as a sponsor. Your compliance is monitored with the sponsorship obligations and whether your visa holders are upholding their visa conditions.
  5. Failure to meet your obligations may result in the imposition of one or more sanctions.

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To set up an initial discussion with us, please reach out to one of our experienced immigration lawyers at (02) 9590 3987.

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