Category: Religious / Missionary Visa
Overview: The Australia Religious Worker stream (subclass 408) is for individuals invited to work full-time as a religious worker for an approved religious institution in Australia. It allows temporary stay to contribute to religious life and community services.
Eligibility: Applicants must be sponsored by an approved religious institution, have an offer for full-time religious work, meet health and character requirements, and intend to genuinely perform religious duties.
Processing Time: ~75 days
Visa Duration: 24 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: No
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-activity-408/religious-worker-stream
Summary: The Australia Religious Worker visa (subclass 408) enables religious professionals to work full-time for an Australian religious institution. Key eligibility requires sponsorship and genuine religious work, offering temporary stay and cultural exchange.