Business Visitors
On this page: Introduction; Applying for this visa; Further Information.
Introduction
The Business (Short Stay) visa – Subclass 456 - is for visitors who wish to travel to Australia on business for up to 3 months. Business activities may include attending a conference, convention or seminars, undertaking negotiations, business related meetings, networking, or making an exploratory business visit. You can include your partner and dependant children in your visa application.
Visitors, whose business visit to Australia is sponsored by an approved sponsor, can apply for a Sponsored Business Visitor (Short Stay) visa - Subclass 459. Applications for Sponsored Business Visitor (Short Stay) visas are lodged and processed in Australia. For detailed information please see: Business Visit visa options
The APEC Business Travel Card is available to accredited business people from participating economies. Through a single application form, the card allows multiple short-term business visitor entry to participating economies. For detailed information about the scheme please see: APEC Card.
Please note:
• Travelers holding the above visas cannot generally work while they are in Australia.
• Holders cannot undertake work that could be done by an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
• In some very limited circumstances, where work is of short duration and a highly specialised nature, work may be permitted.
• Business (Short Stay) visas can allow single or multiple entry – and permit up to three (3) months’ stay in Australia on each occasion.
• Applicants are able to indicate their preferred number of entries, however the decision maker will determine which is appropriate, taking into account an applicant’s personal circumstances.
• You cannot extend this visa after you arrive in Australia. If you need to stay longer than three months for business reasons, you should consider other visa options. See: Workers
Applying for this visa
The following information is designed to assist you in preparing and submitting your application:
• Checklists (including application forms)
- Business (Short Stay) first visit checklist
- Business (Short Stay) repeat visit checklist
• Lodging a Visa Application in China (including important information about where to submit your application)
• Visa Application Charges and Payment Options (including important information about paying by Postal Money Order)
• Processing Times
• Visa Labels
• Please refer to the General Information page for detailed information on:
• Health Examinations
• Appointing a Migration Agent or Authorised Recipients
• Supporting Documents
• Document Fraud
• Verification Checks
• Decision Notification
• Contacting Us
• Providing Feedback
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