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ARTICLE · 01 MARCH 2023

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408 visa to permanent residency

Is there a pathway from visa subclass 408 visa to permanent residency in Australia?

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Is there a pathway from visa subclass 408 visa to permanent residency in Australia? What is the 408 visa? What is permanent residency? In this article, we explore the topic of 408 visa to permanent residency.

Generally, it is not an option to convert from 408 visa (temporary activity visa subclass) to permanent residency as the 408 only allows you to stay in Australia for a specific purpose. But, in one way, since this visa lets you stay in Australia, it gives you a chance to improve your standing in relation to obtaining the permanent residency (PR). Usually, all temporary visa holders can stay for a specific period of time.

What Is 408 Visa?

The 408 visa is a temporary activity visa that the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), which is an Australian government body, grants to someone who wants to do specific types of work on a short-term and temporary basis. What are special programs?

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