Entertainment Visa (Temporary Work) - Subclass 420 visa

The Temporary Work (Entertainment) Subclass 420 visa is for individuals who wish to work in the entertainment industry in Australia.



It is a temporary visa which is suitable for:


• performers in theatre, film, television or radio production, or a concert or recording

• people providing support to an entertainer or group of entertainers in relation to a


performing contract

• production roles


• people making a documentary or a commercial ( there is different criteria depending on


whether the product is for an Australian audience or for an overseas audience).
 

This visa requires sponsorship by an approved entertainment sponsor. Eligible sponsors include organisations, government agencies, foreign government agencies, or other specified eligible individuals.



This visa can be valid for up to 2 years and can be applied for either in or outside Australia.


Contact Ryan Curtis-Griffiths today (+61 3 9614 7111) for more information and assistance.

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Entertainment Visa (Subclass 420) - Australia

Entertainment visa (Subclass 420)

The Temporary Work (Entertainment) (Subclass 420) visa allows you to come to Australia to work in film, television (including documentaries and commercials) or live productions in either a performance or behind-the scenes role, such as, directors, producers or other production personnel.

The Temporary Work (Entertainment) (Subclass 420) visa allow for the inclusion of television or film crew, including actors, production and support staff and still-photographers, who are involved in the production of documentary programs or commercials exclusively for use outside Australia.

Journalists, correspondents or reporters representing overseas news organisations will instead need to apply for the Temporary Work (Skilled) (Subclass 457) visa.

Journalists who are covering a story or television /film crew who are involved in the production of documentary programs or commercials exclusively for use outside for a stay period of less than 6 weeks can apply for Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity) (Subclass 400) visa.

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Review of the Temporary Work (Entertainment) visa (Subclass 420)

The Department of Immigration & Border Protection (DIBP) and the Ministry for the Arts, Attorney-General’s Department are undertaking a review of the Temporary Work (Entertainment) visa (Subclass 420). The review is in support of the Australian Government’s commitment to reducing the burden and cost of unnecessary or inefficient regulation imposed on individuals, business and community organisations:-


http://www.immi.gov.au/pub-res/Documents/discussion-papers/review-temporary-work-entertainment-visa.pdf

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Entertainment Visa - Australia (subclass 420)

Entertainment visas may be available if you work in film, television and/or live production and want to work in the Australian entertainment industry on either a paid or voluntary basis.

Before applying for an entertainment visa, you must secure sponsorship from an approved entertainment sponsor (e.g. a government agency) and with other interested parties, such as the relevant Australian unions.

To obtain an entertainment visa the applicant must show that their placement will not jeopardise the employment of Australians working in the entertainment industry. The Department often requires considerable evidence from a range of parties.

Other eligibility criteria for an entertainment visa include financial and health insurance requirements. If your application is approved, you will be required to meet a number of continuing obligations, including taxation obligations, whilst residing in Australia.

Please contact Ryan Curtis-Griffiths at Nevett Ford Lawyers if you have any questions or queries (telephone: +61 3 9614 7111 or via email: rcurtisgriffiths@nevettford.com.au)

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