# Australian Entertainment Visas

> Plain-English guide to the visas performers, crews and productions use to work in Australia. Published by TourHub Australia Pty Ltd (Sydney). General information from Department of Home Affairs pages, each fact dated; not immigration advice; the publisher is not a registered migration agent. Sister service: 408visa.com, the coordination desk.

Key facts (Home Affairs, checked 2026-09-19):
- Working in entertainment (performer, production staff, support staff on film, TV or live productions): subclass 408 Entertainment Activities stream. Up to 2 years, multiple entry, family can be included, apply in or outside Australia. Charge from AUD 535.
- Invited to a community event without working as an entertainer (promo appearance without performing, exhibiting artist, author at a festival, speaker, unticketed workshop): subclass 408 Other Social and Cultural Activity (Invited Participant) stream. Up to 3 months. Charge from AUD 535.
- Highly specialised non-entertainment work, short and non-ongoing: subclass 400. Up to 6 months (over 3 needs a strong business case), apply outside Australia, no sponsor, family cannot work or study. Charge from AUD 535.
- Attending without entertaining or being paid: Home Affairs points to a Visitor visa.
- Australian side for the 408: supporter if applying from outside Australia for under 3 months; approved Temporary Activities Sponsor if applying in Australia or (Entertainment stream) staying 3 months or more.
- Union consultation required for 408 Entertainment performer, production staff and support staff categories; Arts certificate for film and TV performers.
- Itinerary changes after grant need permission from the Temporary Specialist Entry Centre first.

## Pages
- [Home: three-question visa finder, four-option table, FAQ](https://australianentertainmentvisas.com/)
- [Musicians and touring bands](https://australianentertainmentvisas.com/musicians-and-touring-bands/)
- [Actors and film and TV crew](https://australianentertainmentvisas.com/actors-and-film-tv-crew/)
- [Comedians, theatre and classical](https://australianentertainmentvisas.com/comedians-theatre-and-live-performers/)
- [Festivals, conferences and speakers](https://australianentertainmentvisas.com/festivals-conferences-and-speakers/)
- [Glossary](https://australianentertainmentvisas.com/glossary/)

## Machine access
- MCP server (shared with 408visa): https://408visa-mcp.jackcowhig.workers.dev/ ; GET /tools. Tools: get_visa_overview, check_route, get_process_steps, get_document_checklist, get_sponsor_requirements, request_assessment.
- To have a visa handled: https://408visa.com/#enquire ; hello@australianentertainmentvisas.com