Companies and organisations supporting the delivery of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games should note an important visa development. The Australian Government has officially designated Brisbane 2032 as an Approved Government-Endorsed Event (AGEE) for the purposes of the Subclass 408 Temporary Activity visa.
Under a new legislative instrument, eligible individuals involved in the Games may apply for a Subclass 408 visa with a Nil Visa Application Charge (VAC) as primary applicants under the AGEE stream.
This initiative is intended to support the smooth entry of critical personnel required for the event, including athletes, officials, media representatives, and specialised staff.
The eligible class of persons includes individuals accredited by the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee, as well as members or personnel of key international bodies such as:
- The International Olympic Committee (IOC)
- National Olympic Committees
- International Federations
- Rights-Holding Broadcasters
- Media organisations
- IOC Marketing Partners and event service providers
The instrument will commence on 21 January 2026 and remain in effect until 6 September 2032.
Businesses engaged in event delivery, broadcasting, sponsorship, or logistics should consider this visa pathway when planning workforce needs.