Australian Business Visitor Visas

Duration and Conditions

A Business Visitor visa allows the holder to remain in Australia for up to 3 months at a time to conduct business activities.

The visa allows the holder to conduct business or work-related activities in Australia provided that the proposed activities do not disadvantage or take employment from an Australian citizen or permanent resident. The visa also allows recreational activities including tourism and non-formal studies for up to three months.

Do I Apply in Australia or Overseas?

A Short Stay Business visa can be applied for at any Australian Consulate or Embassy overseas. Alternately, in holders of passports from ETA countries can apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). You can apply for a business visitor ETA when you book your ailine ticket or over the internet.

Criteria

To make a successful application for a Short Stay Business Visa, you will need to show that:

1. You have a need to travel to Australia for business purposes, and

2. You possess personal attributes and a business background that are relevant to, and consistent with, the nature of their proposed business in Australia.

For more information on applying for a Short Stay Business Visa or for information on how you can apply for longer stay business visas please contact Acacia Immigration Australia.