Expert in Australian Entertainment Visas

February 18, 2017 by Developer

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Alberta Miculan, 408 Entertainment Visa Expert

Are you a narrative film, documentary, television, or commercial producer or director? Or an artist, crew member, musician or professional sportsperson?

If yes, then you will need a visa to work in Australia.

Visas for Overseas Entertainment Workers

Migration Ways has prepared and lodged visa applications for reality TV cast and crew, feature film cast and crew, music talent, and numerous directors of commercials and corporate videos. When needed, we manage union consultations and apply for the Foreign Actor Certification from the Department of Communications and the Arts. We can also prepare sponsorship applications for production companies. [Read more…]

Important Changes to “Entertainment” Visas for Australia

February 18, 2017 by Developer

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Film, TV and TV Talents and Crew Need a Visa to Work in Australia

The 420 Entertainment Visa Replaced by the 408 Entertainment Visa

If you are a narrative film, documentary, television, commercial, or music producer or artist, the visa you will need to film or work in Australia has changed.

From November 19, 2016, the Entertainment visa, subclass 420, has been replaced by the new Temporary Activity visa, subclass 408.

The Temporary Activity visa, subclass 408, has been designed to simplify the application process for a temporary visa and sponsoring an applicant. Please note that there are important differences between the old Entertainment, subclass 420, visa, and the new Temporary Activity visa, subclass 408. These key changes include: [Read more…]