Stay

Up to 3 months

Cost

AUD190.00.

Processing times

• 25% of applications: 3 Days
• 50% of applications: 9 Days
• 75% of applications: 15 Days
• 90% of applications: 25 Days

With this visa you can

• make general business or employment inquiries
• negotiate contracts
• take part in a conference or trade fair. You can't be paid by the organisers to take part

You must

• be a genuine visitor travelling to Australia for business visitor activities
• be outside Australia when you apply and when we decide your application

Help with your visa

If you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read the information on Who can help with your visa application.

With this visa you can

As a business visitor, you can:

• make general business or employment enquiries
• investigate, negotiate, enter into or review a business contract
• conduct activities as part of an official government visit
• take part in a conference, trade fair or seminar. You can’t be paid by the organisers to take part
• undertake tourist activities

You can't:

• work for or provide services to a business or organisation based in Australia
• sell goods or services directly to the public

If you want to do short-term work in Australia that isn't a business visitor activity, consider applying for a temporary work visa.

APEC Business Travel Card holders

You might not need to apply for a visa to travel to Australia if you hold an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel Card (ABTC). We consider you to have applied for a Visitor visa when you applied for the ABTC.

ABTC holders (other than New Zealanders) might be granted a Visitor (subclass 600) Business Visitor stream visa to visit Australia. If you hold an ABTC with ‘AUS’ printed on the back, you can enter Australia for short-stay business visitor or tourism activities for as long as the ABTC is valid. The ABTC is valid for 5 years from the date we issue it.

If you apply for and are granted a separate visa, the visa associated with your ABTC will cease.

How long you can stay

This is a temporary visa.

You can stay for the period or dates specified on the visa grant letter. We determine the length of your visa on a case by case basis.

Things we might consider when determining your stay period include:

• how long you want to stay
• why you want to visit Australia

We may not grant the length of stay you want.

We can grant this visa with a single entry or multiple entry.

If we grant you a visa with multiple entry, you can leave and return to Australia on the visa while it is valid.

Generally, we grant a stay period of 3 months. We might grant a stay of up to 12 months in certain circumstances.

If you want to stay longer or permanently in Australia you will need to apply for a visa that allows this.

Stay longer

You can't stay in Australia longer by extending this visa. You must apply for another visa.

You can only apply for a new visa if your visa does not have a condition that prevents further stay, such as condition 8503. We can waive a no further stay condition in limited circumstances.

If you want to have a further short stay or stay longer for a holiday you might be eligible for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream (apply in Australia).

If you want to stay longer for other reasons, you might be able to apply for a new visa that suits your circumstances.

Include family

You can't include family members in your application. A separate application must be made for each member of your family, including those listed on your passport.

Cost

This visa costs from AUD190.00 for each applicant.

You might also have to pay other costs for:

• health checks
• police certificates
• biometrics

Use the Visa Pricing Estimator to work out what your visa will cost. The estimator does not take into account the other costs.

Apply outside Australia

You must be outside Australia when you apply and when we decide on your application.

Processing times

We process:

• 25% of applications: 3 Days
• 50% of applications: 9 Days
• 75% of applications: 15 Days
• 90% of applications: 25 Days

Your obligations

You must comply with all visa conditions and Australian laws.

Health insurance

You are liable for all your healthcare costs while you are in Australia. Insurance can help limit your financial liability. To cover any unforeseen medical treatment you might need in Australia we strongly recommend you take out adequate health insurance.

Learn more about health insurance for overseas visitors.

Some countries have reciprocal healthcare agreements within Australia.

In some circumstances, we may grant your visa with Condition 8501 – Maintain adequate health insurance.

Reciprocal healthcare agreements

Some countries have a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Australia. Find out more from Services Australia about reciprocal healthcare agreements.

Travel

Check if you have multiple entry, or single entry, in VEVO or your visa grant letter.

If you have multiple entry, you can travel outside Australia and return while your visa is valid.

If you have single entry visa and you leave Australia, you have to apply for another visa to return.

Visa label

We will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.

Meet our health requirement

You must meet our health requirement.

Meet our character requirement

You must meet our character requirement.

Pay your debts to the Australian government

If you owe the Australian government money, you must have paid it back, or have arranged to pay it back.

Have enough money

You must have, or have access to, enough money to support yourself while you are in Australia.

Be a genuine visitor

You must intend to:

• stay only temporarily in Australia
• obey any condition and stay period attached to your visa

Best interests of the child

We might not grant this visa if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.

Step 1

Before you apply

Check your passport

You need a valid passport or other travel document for this visa. If you plan to get a new passport, do this before you apply.

Organise health exams

You can complete your health examinations before you apply or you can wait until we tell you to have them.

Find out the examinations you need and how to arrange them.

Get help with your application

Only some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:

• a registered migration agent
• a legal practitioner, or
• an exempt person.

You can appoint anyone to receive documents on your behalf relating to your visa matter.

Step 2

Gather your documents

Include as much information as possible to support your application. This includes English translations of your documents.

We may decide your application without requesting further information from you.

Follow these instructions to ensure you submit a complete visa application.

Provide accurate information

Provide accurate information.

See what happens if you can't prove your identity or don't provide true information.

Identity documents

Provide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details and passport issue and expiry dates.

Also provide:

• a national identity card, if you have one
• proof of change of name, if applicable, such as:
• a marriage or divorce certificate
• change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority
• documents that show other names you have been known by

Genuine visitor documents

Provide as much proof as you can to show you are visiting Australia as a temporary visitor only. This could include:

• proof you have enough money for your stay and to leave Australia, such as,
• Itemised personal bank statements showing a 3 months period
• pay slips
• audited accounts
• tax records
• term deposits
• credit card statements.
• a letter from your relative or friend in Australia, inviting you to visit. The letter could state:
• their relationship to you
• the purpose of your visit and length of stay
• if you will be staying with them. If this person will be paying for your stay, provide proof of their funds
• your plans while in Australia

Your reasons to return home such as:

• a letter from your employer stating you plan to return to your job
• your study at a school, college or university in your home country
• you immediate family members in your home country
• you can return home
• you own a house or other major assets in your home country.

Character documents

Provide any military service record or discharge papers, if applicable.
We may ask you to provide a police certificate.

Tell us you are getting help

To nominate someone to:

• receive your correspondence, use Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)
• provide immigration assistance, use Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF).

Upload your written notification or your forms to ImmiAccount.

Additional documents for applicants under 18

If you are under the age of 18, you should provide a copy of your birth certificate showing the names of both parents. If you can’t provide a birth certificate, provide one of the following:

• identification pages of a family book showing the names of both parents
• identification pages of an identification document issued by the government
• identification pages of a court-issued document that proves your identity
• identification pages of a family census register

If somebody other than your biological parents has legal guardianship over you (for example, adoptive parents or a court-appointed guardian), you must provide proof of their legal guardianship.

Provide adoption papers or parental court orders, if applicable.

Anyone with a legal right to decide where you live, and who is not travelling in Australia with you, must complete either:

• Form 1229 - Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (240KB PDF)
• a statutory declaration giving their consent for you to visit Australia on this visa

Include a document with the signature and photo of the person who completed the form, or declaration, such as a:

• passport
• driver’s licence

In addition to consent information if you’re not staying with a relative or legal guardian, provide Form 1257 - Undertaking declaration (211KB PDF). The person you’re staying with must sign the form.

Prepare your documents

Translate

Have all non-English documents translated into English.

Translators in Australia must be accredited by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters.

Translators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:

• full name
• address and telephone number
• qualifications and experience in the language they are translating

These details must be in English.

Note: You do not need to have any documents certified unless we ask you to.

Scan or photograph

Scan or photograph all documents (English and non-English) in colour.

The scans and photos must be clear and legible.

If a document is more than one page, save it all as one file.

Attach

Attach a document only once, even if you are using it to show more than one thing.

Learn more about attaching documents.

Step 3

Apply for the visa

Provide accurate information

Provide accurate information.

See what happens if you can't prove your identity or don't provide true information.

Apply online

1. Log in or create an Account.
2. Attach documents.
3. Submit family applications together.
4. Pay the application fee. We will not process your application until you pay the fee.

Step 4

After you apply

We will let you know when we have received your application and documents.

There are other things you need to know and might need to do.

Travel

Tell us if you want to travel outside Australia while we process your application.

If you:

• applied within Australia
• hold a Bridging visa A.

You might be eligible for a Bridging visa B, which will allow you to return to Australia if you leave.

Biometrics

We will let you know if you need to provide biometrics.

Health exams

If you didn't have health exams before you applied for the visa, have them if we tell you to.

Send more information

If you did not send us all documents when you applied, attach them to your application in ImmiAccount as soon as you can.

We may decide on your application without requesting further information from you.

Stay lawful

You must stay lawful by holding a valid visa while we process your application.

Apply for this visa in Australia before your current visa expires. We will grant you a Bridging visa A (BVA). You can stay in Australia on the BVA while we process your new visa application.

Don't let your current visa expire before you apply. If you do:

• you will be in Australia unlawfully
• you might not be eligible for a BVA

Learn more about visa expiry.

Mistakes on your application

Let us know as soon as you can if you made a mistake on your application.

Find out what to do if you made a mistake on your application.

Help with your application

Let us know if you no longer want someone to:

• receive your correspondence - complete Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)
• provide immigration advice - complete Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF).

Upload your written notification or your forms to Account.

For more information see Who can help you with your application.

Tell us if things change

Tell us if things change after you submit your application but before we have made a decision.

Things you need to let us know about include:

• you want to withdraw your application
• changes to your phone number,
• address or passport
• changes to your relationship status
• the birth of a child

Step 5

Visa outcome

We will let you know our decision on your visa application in writing. We will tell you:

• your visa grant number
• the date your visa starts
• your visa conditions

Keep a copy of our decision with you when in Australia.

If we refuse your visa we will let you know in writing. We will tell you why we refused and whether you have a right to a review of the decision.

Coming to Australia

Before you travel

Check your travel documents

You must have:

• a valid visa to enter Australia
• a valid passport or other travel document

At the border

Complete an Incoming Passenger Card

Everyone who arrives in Australia must complete an Incoming Passenger Card.

Using the SmartGate

A SmartGate is an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use SmartGate.

In Australia

What you must do on your visa

You must meet all visa conditions and obey Australian laws. See your conditions in VEVO or your visa grant letter.

Learn more about visa conditions.

Tell us about a change in your situation

Tell us if there is a change in your situation.

Things you need to let us know about include:

• changes to your phone number, email, address or passport
• changes to your relationship status
• the birth of a child

What you can do on your visa

As a business visitor, you can:

• make general business or employment enquiries
• investigate, negotiate, enter into or review a business contract
• conduct activities as part of an official government visit
• take part in a conference, trade fair or seminar. The organisers can't pay you to take part

You can't:

• work for or provide services to a business or organisation based in Australia
• sell goods or services directly to the public

If you want to do short-term work in Australia that isn't a business visitor activity, consider applying for a temporary work visa.

To see your specific conditions, work and study entitlements use VEVO.

Travel on your visa

If your visa is granted with multiple entries, you can travel outside Australia and return as many times as you want while the visa is valid.

If your visa is granted with single entry and you leave Australia, you cannot re-enter on the visa. You have to apply for another visa to come back.

See how long you can stay

See when you must leave in VEVO.

Staying longer

You can't stay in Australia longer by extending this visa. You must apply for a new visa if you want to stay longer. See Explore visa options.

Prove you have a visa

To prove you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use VEVO.

Leaving Australia

Before you leave

Check your travel documents
You must have a valid passport or other travel document to leave Australia.

At the border

Departures SmartGate
We have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use SmartGate.

After you leave

International Movement Record
Request your international movement records to get proof of your travel in and out of Australia.