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VISAS

Getting a Visa

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Unless you are a citizen of Australia or New Zealand you will need to apply for and obtain a visa prior to your journey to Australia.

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A letter of invitation may be required in support of your application for a visa to travel to Australia for the conference. Once you have paid for your registration, please contact register@ccm.com.au to request a letter of invitation to apply for your visa. Please note that other than providing a letter of invitation and verification of your registration to immigration authorities, we are unable to provide any assistance in support of your visa application.

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The Australian Department of Home Affairs has provided the following information for delegates. Note: These are the visa options available presently, but the Department reserves the right to change regulations.
 

Visa options

 

Participants, attendees, and speakers that will not be working, performing or otherwise be paid to contribute at the event may be eligible to apply for the following visa options:

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NB: Eligibility for an eVisitor visa and ETA will be determined by the country of passport that the applicant holds.

 

Visitor (subclass 600) Business stream visa applicants should include as much information as possible to support their visa applications (see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600/business-visitor-stream#HowTo).  In addition, visa applicants should include the following information:
 

  • evidence of any international travel outside of their own country (for example, copies of visas and passport pages containing entry and departure stamps)

  • information and evidence of attendance at similar events of this type/nature.

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NB: Electronic Travel Authority – ETA (subclass 601) applicants from Malaysia should note that there may be additional information and documentary requirements.  For more information please see: https://malaysia.highcommission.gov.au/klpr/Visas_and_Migration.html

 

A speaker, presenter, exhibitor, or other contributor that will be working, or otherwise be paid to contribute at the event may be eligible to apply for one of the following visa options:

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NB: Exhibitors working at an event which targets a specific industry, and which does not involve selling goods or services directly to the public, may also be eligible for the Visitor visa options provided above. 

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Biometrics

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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: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/biometrics

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Health and Character Requirements

 

Most visa applicants must meet minimum health standards before they can be granted ​a visa, and the department may assess your health as part of the visa application process.  This is referred to as 'meeting the health requirement'.  For more information regarding health requirements please see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health

 

Applicants must be of good character to visit Australia and must meet the character requirements to be granted ​a visa.  For further information regarding character requirements please see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/character

 

Visa Application Process and Processing Times

 

Visa applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances including:

  • whether the applicant has lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents and paid associated visa application charges

  • how promptly the applicant responds to any requests for additional information

  • how long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided

  • how long it takes to receive information from external agencies, particularly in relation to health, character, and national security requirements

  • when the application is lodged taking the current global visa processing times into account

 

Processing times are impacted each month by cases that are complex, changes to volume of applications and changes to Ministerial Directions.  More information about visa processing times please see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/overview.  For this reason, we would advise that visa applications be lodged at least 6 to 8 weeks prior to a person’s intended date of travel.

 

NB: IECN assistance will NOT guarantee a visa grant. Visa applicants must demonstrate that they meet all the legislative requirements for an Australian visa.

 

Travellers should familiarise themselves with Australia’s border and entry requirements.  For further information, see ‘Entering and leaving Australia’ at: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/entering-australia

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​For full information on Australian visas please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.

MetPlant Conference Secretariat

Carillon Conference Management Pty Limited

admin@ccm.com.au | +61 7 3368 2644

IMPORTANT: MetPlant does not sell delegate or visitor lists for any of its events.

Any approach from any organisation offering such lists for sale should be considered as fraud. 

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