Subclass 408 – Superyacht Crew stream lets you work in Australia as a crew member of a superyacht. You can stay here for up to 12 months.
With this visa, you can
- work as a crew member on a superyacht
- travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid
A superyacht is a high-value luxury sailing or motor vessel that:
- is 24 metres or longer
- doesn’t carry cargo
- is used for sport or recreation
How long you can stay
This is a temporary visa. We grant the length of stay based on the activity we approve you to do on the visa.
We usually do not grant a visa stay period of more than 12 months for this activity. The maximum stay for this visa stream is 2 years.
The visa is granted with multiple entry. You can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid.
If you are outside Australia when the visa is granted, the visa stay period starts on the day that you enter Australia. If you are in Australia, the visa starts on the day that it is granted.
Your visa grant letter will tell you how long you can stay.
Have an employment contract or letter confirming employment
You must have:
- a contract to work as a crew member on a superyacht in Australia, or
- a letter confirming your employment as a crew member on a superyacht in Australia
A superyacht is a high-value luxury sailing or motor vessel that:
- is 24 metres or longer
- doesn’t carry cargo
- is used for sport or recreation
You need a supporter
You don’t need a sponsor to apply for this visa if you:
- apply outside Australia, and
- intend to stay in Australia for less than 3 months
You must have a supporter to apply for this visa. Your supporter must be the captain, owner or operator of the superyacht.
You need a sponsor
You need a sponsor to apply for this visa if you:
- apply in Australia, or
- apply outside Australia and intend to stay for more than 3 months
Your sponsor must be the captain, owner or operator of the superyacht.
Costs: $325
Processing times: 35 – 50 days
Related:
- Australian Government Endorsed Events (COVID19- FIFA World Cup)
- Domestic Work for Executives
- Entertainment Activities 408 Visa
- Invited for other social and cultural activity
- Religious Work Stream 408 Visa
- Research Activities 408 Visa
- Special Program
- Sporting Activities 408 Visa
- Staff Exchange Arrangements
- Superyacht Crew
Book a consultation for a commitment free briefing with our Registered Migration Agents in Melbourne to find more about your visa options.
