TEMPORARY WORK

SHORT STAY ACTIVITY (400)

APPLICATION CHECKLIST
PHILIPPINES
If you intend to come to Australian on a temporary basis to:
 do short-term, highly specialised, non-ongoing work, or
 participate in an event or events on a non-ongoing basis at the invitation of an Australian organization,

How to use this checklist

1. Use this checklist to ensure that you have included all necessary documentation to support your claims.
2. Ensure that your application form is completed including residential address, signature and date.
3. Include this completed checklist when you lodge your visa application form and supporting documentation.

Other important information

Please be aware that the decision on your visa application may be decided based on the information and documentation
included with your application at time of lodgement.

Please ensure that you;

 Do not include original documents. Should original documents be required you may be requested to provide at a later
date.
 Do not include your passport. Only provide a copy of your photo page and any stamps from previous travel.
 If handwriting the answers in the application form ensure they are written in a clear manner and able to be understood.

Please refer to the following page to determine the average processing time for this visa.
See: http://www.philippines.embassy.gov.au/mnla/Visa_Processing_Times2.html

The published service standards are the average time only. Processing times may vary depending on the persons individual
circumstances. To ensure that your visa application is finalised in a timely manner we strongly encourage applications with
all supporting documentation to be included at time of lodgement.

PLEASE PROVIDE YES / NO RESPONSES TO THE 3 QUESTIONS BELOW

Have you previously been granted an Australian Visa?

Have you previously travelled to other country (if YES, please provide evidence of such, for
example, photocopies of your visas or exit or entry stamps)?

Have you previously been had an application for an Australian visa refused?
Tick the Official use
documents only
FORM AND VISA APPLICATION CHARGE (FEE) you are
including
Info Temporary work (Short stay activity) - http://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/400.aspx
Form 1400 Application for a Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity) visa  
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1400.pdf
Visa application charge
See: Visa charges; http://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/Pricing-Estimator.aspx
A managers cheque addressed to ‘Australian Embassy’ OR a receipt issued by DIBP in Australia  
Additional Service charges will apply for application handling through VFS Global.
See: Service charge; http://www.vfsglobal.com/australia/philippines/additional_services.html

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PERSONAL DOCUMENTS
Copy of your passport and any secondary applicants
This includes the photo page of your passport and any pages with amendments, endorsements,  
visas and entry / exit stamps.
1 passports sized photo of each applicant included in the application attached to the front of
the form
 
FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS  
Evidence of your financial status and capacity to support all applicants during your intended
stay in Australia, such as:
 Copies of your bank deposit books showing your history of savings or salary
 Copies of bank statements or payslips over a period of time  
 Credit card statements and limits
 Letter of support from Australian contact with the above evidence of financial
capability
Evidence of current employment or documents supporting business ownership  
DOING SHORT-TERM, HIGHLY SPECIALISED, NON-ONGOING WORK
Letter of invitation/your employment contract showing details of the position, the duration of  
the work, your role or duties and the reason you are required OR
if you are doing freelance work: a copy of your proposed itinerary and details of the Australian
organisation hosting you or helping arrange your stay
Evidence of your highly specialised skills/qualifications/knowledge/experience and evidence  
that they are not reasonably available in the Australian labour market
If you are applying to travel to Australia as a domestic staff/worker, include evidence of your  
employment with the employer you will be travelling with such as an employment contract or
a statutory declaration stating the nature of your relationship and your purpose of travel to
Australia.
PARTICIPATING IN A CULTUAL OR SOCIAL EVENT
Letter of invitation from the inviting organization in Australia that includes the event name, the  
dates of the event, your role or duties, and the role of the inviting organization in the event
Details of any appearance fee, prize money, reimbursement of costs or other payments you  
will receive (NOTE: you cannot receive a salary / wage for the activities that you will engage in)
If you are applying as an amateur sports participant or assisting an amateur participant or  
team: your invitation to the event including this information
OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS  
If you would like to authorise someone to act on your behalf please submit;
See: Form 956 – Advice by a migration agent/exempt person of providing immigration
assistance http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/956.pdf  
Form 956A – Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/956a.pdf
CHILDREN NOT YET 18YEARS WHO ARE APPLYING AS SECONDARY APPLICANTS
Documentary evidence of the child’s relationship to their parents:  
Copy of the child’s birth certificate, showing names of the child and both parents

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For children travelling without one or both parents or legal guardians, provide:  
 copy of each non-travelling parent’s ID card
 signed written authorisation (or form 1229, refer below) by non-travelling parent(s)
advising:
a) their agreement to permit their child to travel
b) the approximate date and duration of travel
c) whether a single visit or multiple trips are permitted
d) their contact information
See: Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1229.pdf
If a child is staying in Australia with someone other than a parent, legal guardian or relative, a  
declaration of support signed by the person responsible for that child in Australia.
See: Form 1257 Undertaking declaration http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1257.pdf

I acknowledge that:
o I have provided all supporting documentation as requested on this checklist OR
o I have not provided information requested on this checklist that is relevant to my visa application and I am aware
that a decision may be made based on the information I have provided.

I also acknowledge that I am responsible for any related mail and courier charges, including cost for providing any additional
information that may be requested by the department.

………………….. ………………….. ……………………

Applicant Name: Signature: Date:

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