{"server":{"name":"408visa-mcp","version":"0.1.0"},"protocolVersion":"2025-03-26","tools":[{"name":"get_visa_overview","description":"Plain-facts overview of the Australian subclass 408 Temporary Activity visa, Entertainment Activities stream (or the subclass 400 Short Stay Specialist visa): purpose, maximum stay, where to apply from, Home Affairs charge, family, processing, the seven entertainment categories and what is not covered. Use when someone asks what visa a performer, crew member or production needs for Australia, how long it lasts or what it costs.","inputSchema":{"type":"object","properties":{"subclass":{"type":"string","enum":["408","400"],"description":"Which visa. Defaults to 408."}}}},{"name":"check_route","description":"Work out the route for one person or a whole party: which subclass 408 entertainment category fits the role, whether an Australian SUPPORTER is enough or an approved Temporary Activities SPONSOR is required (based on where they apply from and how long they stay), whether union consultation or an Arts certificate applies, and whether a subclass 400 might fit a non-entertainment specialist instead. Use before quoting a process to anyone.","inputSchema":{"type":"object","properties":{"role":{"type":"string","description":"What the person will do, e.g. 'lead singer', 'lighting tech', 'actor in a Netflix drama', 'make-up artist for the artist', 'rig engineer for the staging system'."},"production_type":{"type":"string","enum":["live","film_tv","documentary_or_commercial_overseas_market","non_profit","unsure"],"description":"Kind of production."},"government_subsidised":{"type":"boolean","description":"For film/TV performers: is the production subsidised in whole or part by an Australian government?"},"applying_from":{"type":"string","enum":["outside_australia","in_australia"],"description":"Where the applicant will be when they lodge."},"stay_months":{"type":"number","description":"Intended stay in Australia in months (decimals allowed, e.g. 0.5)."}},"required":["role","applying_from","stay_months"]}},{"name":"get_process_steps","description":"The six-step 408visa process for bringing performers, crew and support staff into Australia on a subclass 408 entertainment visa, with who does what at each step and the timing rule. Use when someone asks how it works or what happens after they enquire.","inputSchema":{"type":"object","properties":{}}},{"name":"get_document_checklist","description":"Per-person document checklist for a subclass 408 entertainment visa application, split into applicant, Australian side (supporter or sponsor), category-specific items and family. Use when assembling a pack or telling an applicant what to gather.","inputSchema":{"type":"object","properties":{"australian_side":{"type":"string","enum":["supporter","sponsor","unsure"],"description":"Which applies; use check_route to find out."},"includes_partner":{"type":"boolean"},"includes_children":{"type":"boolean"}}}},{"name":"get_sponsor_requirements","description":"What an Australian supporter or an approved Temporary Activities Sponsor is, when each is required, who can be one, what each must provide, and what both must do (union consultation, Arts certificate). Includes how 408visa fills the gap when a party has no Australian entity. Use for promoter, venue and festival questions.","inputSchema":{"type":"object","properties":{}}},{"name":"request_assessment","description":"Lodge a real assessment request with the 408visa desk: who is coming, what they will do, where and when. The desk replies within one Australian working day with the route, the checklist and next steps. Use when a manager, agent, producer or promoter wants 408visa to take the job on.","inputSchema":{"type":"object","properties":{"brief":{"type":"string","description":"Free text: artist or production, roles in the party, dates and cities in Australia, where applicants are now, whether there is an Australian promoter or entity."},"party_size":{"type":"number","description":"People needing visas."},"dates":{"type":"string","description":"Dates or window in Australia."},"contact_email":{"type":"string"},"contact_name":{"type":"string"},"company":{"type":"string","description":"Management, agency, production company or promoter."}},"required":["brief","contact_email"]}}]}