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Visa Information


All travelers to Australia must have a valid visa before boarding their plane; they cannot apply for a visa on arrival. (NB: The only exceptions are New Zealand and Norfolk Island passport holders who will be issued a visa on arrival in Australia and who normally do not need to lodge a visa application prior to their departure, unless there are character or health concerns).

Participants require either:

* a Subclass 977 - Business (Short Validity) ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) Visa - only passport holders of the countries listed in the table below are eligible;

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* a Subclass 456 - Business (Short Stay) Visa - for those who are not eligible for an ETA visa.

These visas are intended for visits of up to three months.

ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) eligibile passports

Andorra
Austria
Belgium
Brunei
Canada
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong (SAR)
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg

Malaysia
Malta
Monaco
The Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Republic of San Marino
Singapore
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan*
United Kingdom - British Citizen
United Kingdom - British National (Overseas)**
United States of America
Vatican City

* Holders of Taiwan passports can only be processed for an ETA if resident in and applying in Taiwan.
** Holders of UK passports which indicate their nationality to be British National (Overseas) (BNO) can be processed for an ETA if applying via a travel agent, airline, or at an office of the department. BNO passport holders cannot apply for their ETA online.


For more details of Visa and how to apply, see www.immi.gov.au/skilled/business/business-visit-visa-options.htm


NMI and/or the BIML can supply you with an invitation letter to facilitate obtaining a visa; please contact Dr. Angela Samuel: E-Mail