Domestic Work for Executives Stream
If you are a skilled domestic worker, you can live and work in Australia. The Subclass 408 Domestic Work for Executives visa is a good choice for you. This visa allows you to support a senior executive while enjoying a professional and rewarding experience.
Part of the Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408), this stream is specifically designed for domestic workers with relevant experience. Eligible applicants must be invited to work full-time in the home of a senior foreign executive. They will provide important domestic support.
This visa also lets eligible family members join you. This way, you can live together in Australia during your stay. It provides meaningful work and a chance to experience Australian culture. You can enjoy the local lifestyle and explore the country.
The Subclass 408 Domestic Work for Executives visa lets you stay for up to 2 years. It is a great choice for temporary work, gaining international experience, and personal growth. It gives skilled domestic workers a chance to work overseas. They can also build important skills in a friendly and supportive setting.
Key Benefits
The Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) is for domestic workers. It has many benefits for skilled workers and their families. By obtaining this visa, you can –
This visa provides a unique opportunity to work, live, and experience life in Australia while ensuring your family can accompany you, making it an ideal option for skilled domestic workers seeking international employment.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) – Domestic Work for Executives stream, you must meet certain requirements to ensure you can work and stay in Australia lawfully and safely.
To apply for this visa, you must:
🔷 Age & Experience: 18+ with relevant domestic work experience.
🔷 Invitation: Must be invited to work full-time for a senior foreign executive.
🔷 Sponsor/Supporter: Sponsor required if in Australia or staying >3 months; supporter needed for short stays from overseas.
🔷 Health & Character: Meet health, character checks, and maintain adequate health insurance.
🔷 GTE & Financials: Show a genuine temporary stay and ability to support yourself and dependents.
🔷 Employment: Wages and conditions must comply with Australian law.
🔷 Visa Details: Up to 2 years; may apply for another 408 visa if the executive stays longer. Multiple entries allowed.
🔷 Family: Eligible members can join now or later.
🔷 Application & Cost: Apply from inside or outside Australia; starts from AUD 430 plus fees for family members.
Meeting these requirements helps ensure a smooth application and allows you and your family to live, work, and travel in Australia.
Application Process – Step by Step
Applying for the Domestic Work for Executives stream (subclass 408) involves a few clear steps. Following these carefully will help ensure your application is complete and processed smoothly.
Applying for the Domestic Work for Executives stream (subclass 408) involves a few clear steps. Following these carefully will help ensure your application is complete and processed smoothly.
Gather and prepare all necessary documents, including:
- Identity documents (passport, national ID).
- Sponsor or supporter documentation.
- Employment contract and financial evidence.
- Health and character documents (police certificates, medical checks).
- Family documentation if applying with dependents.
Make sure all non-English documents are translated into English by a certified translator in Australia. If the translation is done overseas, include the translator’s details.
Submit your application online through ImmiAccount:
- Create or log into your account.
- Upload all required documents.
- Include family members if applicable.
- Pay the visa application fee.
Once submitted, track your application progress through ImmiAccount. You may be asked to:
- Provide additional documents or information.
- Complete biometrics or health examinations.
- Update any changes to your circumstances.
You will be notified in writing of your visa decision. If approved, you will receive:
- Your visa grant number and start date.
- Duration of your stay.
- Applicable visa conditions.
By following these steps and giving correct information, you can increase your chances of a smooth visa application.
Living and Working in Australia
The Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) – Domestic Work for Executives stream provides an opportunity to live and work in Australia while supporting a senior foreign executive in their household.
🔷Work: Do full-time household tasks like cleaning, cooking, childcare, and managing the home for the sponsoring executive. This will give you valuable international experience.
🔷Travel: Enjoy multiple-entry travel rights. This lets you leave and re-enter Australia freely while your visa is valid. This flexibility is ideal for personal or family visits abroad during your employment period.
🔷Stay: The visa allows you to live in Australia for up to 2 years. You cannot extend your current visa directly. However, you may apply for a new Subclass 408 visa. This is possible if the sponsoring executive still lives and works in Australia.
🔷Family: Include eligible family members in your application. You can also add them later as subsequent entrants. This way, you can stay together while living and working in Australia.
Living and working under this visa offers a great chance to enjoy Australian culture. It helps keep families together and allows you to gain useful work experience in a friendly home setting.
How Emigrate Lawyers Can Help
Applying for the Subclass 408 – Domestic Work for Executives visa can be tough. This is especially true when sponsorship, job contracts, and family inclusion are part of the process. At Emigrate Lawyers, our skilled immigration lawyers help domestic workers and sponsoring executives at every step of the process.
We help with:
- Preparing compliant employment contracts that meet the Department of Home Affairs’ standards.
- Assessing sponsor or supporter eligibility to ensure the application is valid.
- Preparing and lodging decision-ready visa applications with complete supporting documentation.
- Advising on Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements, health insurance, and character checks.
- Assisting with family inclusion or subsequent entrant applications for eligible dependents.
Our goal is to make sure your application is correct, meets the rules, and has strong proof. This will help you and your family have a good stay in Australia. You will be working under the Domestic Work for Executives stream.
For more information about the Temporary Activity visa (Subclass 408) – Domestic Work for Executives stream, contact us today. You can reach us at info@emigratelawyers.com or call 1300 807 134 to discuss your eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Subclass 408 Domestic Worker visa?
Who can apply for this visa?
Can I include my family members in my visa application?
How long can I stay in Australia on this visa?
Can I travel outside Australia while holding this visa?
Do I need a sponsor or supporter to apply?
- A sponsor is needed if you are applying in Australia or staying for more than three months. The sponsor must be an approved Temporary Activity sponsor.
- A supporter if applying from outside Australia for a stay shorter than 3 months.
