visa requirements
A visa is required to enter Australia, unless you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen. We strongly recommend applying well in advance of your travel dates to avoid delays.
type of visas
All conference attendees travelling to Australia must ensure they hold a valid visa before departure. The Australian Government Department of Home Affairs is responsible for administering visas. All international delegates who are not Australian citizens are required to obtain a visa prior to arrival.
1. ETA (601)
- Online application process
- Quick application
The ETA Australia is an electronic travel authority for tourism or business purposes. The ETA is a quick, online, charge-free process, but incurs an AUD20 service provider charge, and/or a further charge if applied for through a travel agency, airline agency, or specialist service provider. Further information on the ETA can be found on the website.
2. eVisitor (651)
- Online application process
- Quick application
- No application charge or service fee
The eVisitor visa is an online visa process, with a one working day processing time for low-risk applications. There is no visa application charge or service fee. Further information on the eVisitor visa, including how to apply online, can be found on the website. Eligibility for an eVisitor visa and ETA will be determined by the country of passport that the applicant holds.
3. Visitor Visa (subclass 600) in the Business Visitor stream
- Online or paper application process
- Application fee of AUD190
Passport holders who are not eligible to apply for an eVisitor or an ETA should apply for a Visitor Visa (subclass 600) in the Business Visitor Stream. Further information on the Subclass 600 visa can be found on the website.
4. Temporary Activity (subclass 408)(Invited Participant) visa
A further alternative for attendees, speakers, and exhibitors who will be working or otherwise be paid to contribute at the event may be eligible to apply for a Temporary Activity (subclass 408)(Invited Participant) visa. Further information can be found on the website. For online subclass 400 and subclass 600 applications, information about documents that need to be attached will be provided as part of the application process.
If you are unsure which visa is right for you, use the Visa Finder.