How to Apply
Applying for your Australian visa is straightforward and can be done through official Australian Government channels.
- Visit the Department of Home Affairs website: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
- Popular visa options for conference delegates include:
- Request a letter of invitation for your visa application – see section below.
- Use the online system ImmiAccount to submit your application and upload supporting documents.
Letters of Invitation for Visa Applications
When assessing whether you meet the criteria for the grant of a visa, the Department of Home Affairs may take into account whether you are registered or were invited to attend the event. Confirmation of registration, or a copy of your letter of invitation, should accompany visa applications. 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.
To receive your letter of invitation, complete your online registration for the Conference, and your letter will be issued automatically as part of the registration confirmation process.
Things to Consider before Lodging an application
Entering and Leaving Australia
Travellers should familiarise themselves with Australia’s border and entry requirements. For further information, see ‘Entering Australia’.
Biometrics
Visa applicants outside of Australia will need to provide biometrics when they apply for a visa that is part of the Australian biometrics program, or where they are from a country, or located in a country at time of application that is part of the Australian biometrics program.
For information regarding Australia’s biometric program including visas and countries that are part of the program, please see ’Biometrics‘.