OBS_VALUE: As of March 2018, subclass 457 visa are replaced by the Temporary Skill Shortage visa. ICTs are eligible for both the Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482), and the Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity) visa programme (Subclass 400). Holders of a 482 visa are allowed to stay between one to four years -depending on their nominated occupation, the visa stream and their circumstances. Hong Kong passport holders are eligible to stay up to five years. The temporary work visa programme (subclass 400) allows for a maximum stay of up to 6 months without possibility of extension.