The Australian Government has officially recognised the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games as an Approved Government-Endorsed Event for the Subclass 408 Temporary Activity visa.
This means that eligible individuals involved in the Games may be able to apply for a Subclass 408 visa with no Visa Application Charge (nil VAC) under the Approved Government-Endorsed Event stream.
This measure is intended to support the smooth entry of athletes, officials, media representatives, and other essential personnel required to deliver the Brisbane 2032 Games.
Eligible applicants include individuals who have been approved for accreditation by the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee, as well as members or personnel of organisations such as: The International Olympic Committee (IOC)
- IOC-controlled entities
- National Olympic Committees
- International Federations
- Rights-Holding Broadcasters
- The Official Timekeeper
- IOC Marketing Partners
- Media organisations
These arrangements will commence from 21 January 2026 and will remain in place until the conclusion of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in September 2032.