Australia
General visa requirements for travelling to Australia. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Business visa (eVisitor - Business Stream (subclass 651))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- Less than 1 day for most applications
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 12 months
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Allows short-term business visitor activities such as attending conferences, making business enquiries, negotiating contracts, or participating in a business visit under an official government-to-government programme. Cannot undertake paid work or provide services to an Australian business.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Must be a citizen and hold a valid passport from one of the 36 eligible European countries
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Purpose of visit
Must be undertaking legitimate short-term business visitor activities. Cannot do paid work or provide services to an Australian business.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
How to apply
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Online application
Apply online through the Department of Home Affairs ImmiAccount portal
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Processing wait
Most applications are processed in less than one day
Business visa (ETA - Business Stream (subclass 601))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- Minutes to 24 hours
- Fee
- AUD $20
- Validity
- 12 months
- Entry
- Multiple entry
The ETA also covers short-term business activities such as attending conferences, making business enquiries, and negotiating contracts. Cannot undertake paid work. Applied via the official Australian ETA app.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Must hold a valid passport from one of the 33 eligible countries/territories
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Purpose of visit
Must be undertaking legitimate short-term business visitor activities
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
How to apply
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Online application
Download the Australian ETA app and submit application
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Fee payment
Pay AUD $20 service charge via the app
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Processing wait
Most applications are processed within minutes to 24 hours
Business visa (Visitor Visa - Business Visitor Stream (subclass 600))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 9 to 20 days for 75-90% of applications
- Fee
- AUD $200
- Validity
- Up to 12 months
- Entry
- Multiple entry
For business visitors from countries not eligible for ETA/eVisitor. Covers business activities such as attending conferences, negotiations, and exploratory business visits. Cannot do paid work. A Priority Consideration Service is available for visitors from certain countries (India, UAE, China) at AUD $1,000 extra for 48-hour processing.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Open to all nationalities. Citizens of ETA/eVisitor eligible countries should apply for those visas instead.
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Purpose of visit
Must be travelling for legitimate business visitor activities such as conferences, negotiations, or business enquiries
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, company sponsorship letter; Minimum amount: Sufficient funds for business visit
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: Yes; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: No
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Cover letter
Explain the purpose of travel, travel dates, who will pay, and why you will leave before the visa or permission expires.
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather business documents including invitation letters, conference registration, company letter
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Online application
Apply online through ImmiAccount
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Fee payment
Pay AUD $200 visa application charge
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Processing wait
Wait 9-20 days. Business Visitor Stream is typically faster than Tourist Stream