Information for International Delegates
Visa Information
If you are travelling to Australia as an international attendee, you may be required to obtain an Australian visa for entry.
You are urged to apply for a visa no later than six weeks prior to travel. Residents of some countries may now apply for a visa online while others will need to apply at an Australian Embassy, Consulate or High Commission.
Please visit the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs website HERE for more information on each visa category to determine which one is best suited for your application. For information on some of the more common visa options, click the links below.
- Visitor (subclass 600) (Business Stream) visa
- Electronic Travel Authority – ETA (subclass 601)
- eVisitor (subclass 651) (Business Stream) visa
- Temporary Activity (subclass 408) (Invited Participant) visa
You can also find more information in the Visa Application Fact Sheet and Business Conference Fact Sheet.
Customs
Delegates carrying commercial goods or samples may need to obtain permits for their goods depending on the nature of the goods, regardless of value. Quarantine and wildlife regulations and other restrictions may also apply to certain goods. All travellers must declare amounts of $10,000 or more in foreign or Australian currency (notes and coins) taken into or out of Australia. For more information visit www.border.gov.au.
The Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS)
International travellers can claim a refund of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) paid on goods bought in Australia. The refund only applies to goods taken as hand luggage upon departure. The refund will be paid on goods costing AUD$300 or more, bought from the same store. For details visit www.border.gov.au.