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Please Note -  This resource was last updated 28/10/2024. 

Adelaide Fringe can provide support and guidance throughout your visa application process. Once your event is fully registered and you have identified that you need assistance, we will be in contact with you to provide you with resources necessary to complete your application including a Letter of Support. For Adelaide Fringe to provide support, you will need to intend to stay in Australia for less than 3 months.

The visa application fee will be able to waived/no cost for the applicant, with an Adelaide Fringe Letter of Support IF the application the meets all other correct critieria. 

If you have any questions or require further information, please contact the Adelaide Fringe Artist and Venue Team at visas@adelaidefringe.com.au or +61 8 8100 2022

All participants will need to complete their own Visa application through the Department of Home Affairs online portal, Immi Account 

In this resource:

 

Who needs a Visa? 

All international visitors wishing to work on live productions as a performer, production or support staff will need the 408 Temporary Activity visa.

New Zealand citizens
New Zealand citizens can work in Australia without applying for a visa in advance. You will be eligible for a Special Category Visa (subclass 444) which is granted on arrival when you travel on a valid New Zealand passport. If you have questions regarding the Special Category Visa (Subclass 444) or applying for other visas, please see these the NZ Visa and Immigration Frequently Asked Questions.

See more here .

What Visa do I need?

The visa required to perform in the Adelaide Fringe festival is the Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) - Entertainment Activities stream. For Adelaide Fringe to provide support, you will need to intend to stay in Australia for less than 3 months. For eligibility and other further information, please refer to the Home Affairs website. 

With this visa, you can work in the entertainment industry in Australia as a performer, production or support staff.

How can Adelaide Fringe Support?

Adelaide Fringe can be a supporter of your visa application if you intend to stay in Australia for less than 3 months. We can provide you with a letter of support, as well as a Proof of Charity decaration. If you need a letter of support, please fill out this form, and we will email you through the necessary documents. 

Please note that Adelaide Fringe is unable to provide Visa Sponsorship. If you intend to stay longer than 3 months or are already in the country and applying for a 408 Visa, you will need to get in touch with a Migration Agent for advice. Adelaide Fringe recommends Migration Solutions. 

For any further inquiries regarding letters of support, please get in contact with us at visas@adelaidefringe.com.au 

Letter of Support and Charity Status

To complete your Visa application you will need to provide a Letter of Support (LOS) from Adelaide Fringe. Please fill in the below form so we can prepare your document. Please provide the correct details as they appear in your passport and visa application.
2025 Letter of Support Form 

2025 Adelaide Fringe ACNC Charity Register

Please note: You have to be fully registered with Adelaide Fringe before we can give you a support letter for your Visa. 

Our visa coordinator will prepare the document and provide you with the LOS. Once you recieve your personalised Letter of Support, you will attach it in your supporting evidence section. 

You will also need to attach the Adelaide Fringe Festival confirmation of charity status. This will be sent through with your tailored letter of support.  

How much does it cost?

If you are performing at Adelaide Fringe, you can get a VISA at NO COST, as the fee is waived with supporting documents. 
This is only if you are eligible - You will have to get a Letter of Support from Adelaide Fringe and be staying less than three months.

To apply for the Visa Application Charge Concession do the following in the Charges section of your application:

Is the applicant eligible for a visa Application Charge (VAC) Concession?: Select Yes
Give details: Adelaide Fringe is a registered ACNC charity
Select the eligible VAC: Nil VAC

The Charity status that Adelaide Fringe supplies will also be needed to be added to the supporting evidence at the end of your registration.

How To Apply

All participants will need to complete their own Visa application through the Department of Home Affairs online portal - by creating an Immi Account https://online.immi.gov.au/lusc/login

The LPA Guide: 408 Visa Information Pack contains a number of resource documents and relevant information about how to apply for a 408 Entertainment Visa and how LPA assists with this process.  

When you start a new application, be sure you select Temporary Work (Activity) and then Temporart Activity Visa (408). 

2025 How-To Guide

Visa Application How To Guide has been created by Adelaide Fringe to provide support for artists throughout the visa application. Please note that this document is a guide only, Adelaide Fringe will not be held liable should your visa application be unsuccessful. Remember to always check the Department of Home Affairs – Immigration and Citizenship website for up to date information.

Further help

For further information, check the Department of Home Affairs website for updated details.
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