VISA INFORMATION
Under Australia’s universal visa system, all visitors to Australia must have a valid visa to travel to and enter Australia (other than New Zealand passport holders who will normally be granted a Special Category visa on arrival, provided they meet health and character requirements; and permanent residents of Norfolk Island who may be granted a Permanent Resident of Norfolk Island visa on arrival).
For more information, see the fact sheet: http://www.border.gov.au/about/corporate/information/factsheets/47temporary-residence
There are many visa options available to people wishing to visit Australia. The appropriate visa option will depend, amongst other things, on the person’s purpose for visiting Australia.
Please note that only certain passport holders are eligible to apply for these visas online.
IF YOUR SOLE REASON FOR COMING TO AUSTRALIA IS TO ATTEND THIS CONFERENCE, PLEASE APPLY FOR THIS VISA.
For information on who can apply for the eVisitor (subclass 651) visa online, please go to:
http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/651-
FOR ANY OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES, PLEASE VIEW THE BELOW VISAS
For information on who can apply for the ETA (Subclass 601) visa online, please go to:
http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/601-
For information on who can apply for the Visitor (Subclass 600) visa online, please go to:
http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/600-
For information on who can apply for the Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity) visa (subclass 400) online, please go to: http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/400-