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Business (Short Stay) Visa (subclass 456, 651, 977 or 956) - Visiting for less than 3 months for Business Purposes
The Short Stay Business visa allows business people to make a short business visit to Australia for up to three months. Business activities may include a conference, negotiation or exploratory business visit, but do not include acting, musical performances or commercial film making.
This visa does not allow you to work except in very limited circumstances. The work must be urgent, very short term and highly specialised.
You must not undertake work that can be done by an Australian citizen or permanent resident, and you cannot take an ongoing position for longer than three months.
If your main reason for coming to Australia is to work, you should consider applying for a Business (Long Stay) visa or other appropriate visa options.
See: Temporary long-stay Business Visa (subclass 457)
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Electronic Visa Options
European passport holders may obtain the eVisitor (subclass 651)
The eVisitor which allows business activities, is valid for 12 months from the date of issue permitting multiple entries and a maximum stay period of up to 3 months after each arrival.
See: eVisitor - DIAC website
Business (Short Stay) ETA (Electronic Travel Authority, subclass 977 or 956)
The ETA which allows business activities, is valid for 12 months from the date of issue permitting multiple entries and a maximum stay period of up to 3 months after each arrival.
For European citizens a business ETA can only be obtained through a travel agent or airline:
See: ETA Information
Paper Application
How to obtain a Business (Short Stay) Visa if you are not eligible for an eVisitor (Business) or Business ETA.
Please refer to the following information before submitting your visa application:
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Visa application charge and methods of payment |
See: Visa Application Charges and methods of payment |
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Additional Documents |
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Health Requirements |
Depending on your circumstances and the nature/duration of your visit you may need a health clearance. |
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Passport copy |
A good copy of the biodata page of your valid passport should be enclosed with the visa application. |
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Where to apply |
See: Contact details |
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Enquiries |
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Further information |
See: Business (Short Stay) Visa (Subclass 456) - DIAC website |
A letter from your employer confirming the length and purpose of your stay in Australia, your position and how long you have been employed there, and who is going to cover the costs related to your travel.