The Australian government has announced an end to the Pandemic Event visa. As of February 2024, the Temporary Activity visa (Subclass 408) (Australian Government Endorsed event (COVID-19 Pandemic event)) will be closed to all applicants.
From 2 September 2023, the Pandemic Event visa will only remain open to existing Pandemic Event visa holders who will be eligible for a further application with a six-month stay period. New applications will attract a visa application charge of $405.
The Pandemic Event visa acted as an important part of Australia’s visa system throughout the pandemic as it allowed many temporary visa holders to remain onshore with work rights during the pandemic and throughout the post-pandemic economic recovery period.
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