Subclass 400 – Short-Term Work (Specialist) Visa
Fast & Compliant Skilled Worker Visas for Australian Projects
The Subclass 400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) Visa is designed for highly skilled, non-ongoing work that is critical to project delivery. If you're managing a shutdown, installation, or offshore works and need immediate access to overseas expertise, this visa is your fast-track solution — with no long-term sponsorship obligation. Resource Visa, we help Australian employers access this streamlined visa to solve workforce shortages quickly, legally, and without disruption to project timelines.
Why Choose the 400 Visa?
Who Is It For?
The 400 visa is suited to employers needing short-term access to highly specialised skills not readily available in the Australian labour market.
Common roles include:
- Offshore construction and marine engineering specialists
- Shutdown technicians and commissioning teams
- Subsea welders, riggers, cable layers, and marine crew
- QA/QC experts, site inspectors, and specialist consultants
- Renewable energy contractors and turbine technicians
- Equipment installers or systems integrators on major builds
Typical Use Cases in the Resource Sector
- Deploying a shutdown team for a 3-week power plant contract
- Bringing in a commissioning engineer for an offshore rig
- Mobilising a subsea cable installation team
- Supporting project ramp-up with urgent overseas skills
- Flying in a wind turbine technician for a regional install
- Bridging labour shortages during critical build phases
Visa Conditions & Requirements
- The work must be short-term and highly specialised
- Role must be non-ongoing and project-specific
- No Labour Market Testing is required, but justification is essential
- No employer nomination or formal sponsorship is needed
- Visas are typically processed in 2–6 weeks, its changes every month
How Resource Visa Supports You
Resource Visa, we’re experts in the Subclass 400 pathway, working with clients across construction, mining, oil & gas, marine infrastructure, and energy sectors to deliver urgent migration support. We provide:
- Fast, honest eligibility assessments
- Preparation and submission of all visa documentation
- Advice on skill shortages and urgency justifications
- Liaison with your HR, operations, and compliance teams
- Ongoing guidance to help you avoid risk or delay
We make short-term migration fast, easy, and legally sound — so you can focus on delivering your project.
How the NIV Process Works
Need Skilled Talent Onsite — Fast?
If you're looking to retain senior international professionals driving innovation or operational excellence in your business, the Subclass 400 – Short-Term Work (Specialist) Visa may be the ideal solution.
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