How this visa works
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The main purpose of this visa is to allow you to conduct business in Australia.
Working
Work is generally not allowed, however, you may be allowed to engage in limited work if for example it is highly specialised and non-ongoing (generally less than six (6) weeks).
You must not undertake work that can be done by an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
For more information about your work rights on this visa, you can contact an office of the department.
See: Australian Business centres
Bringing family
You can include family members in your visa application. Family members are your spouse and dependant children.
Extending your stay
You cannot extend this visa after you arrive in Australia. If you need to stay longer than three months for business reasons, you should consider other visa options.
See: Workers
Other visa options
Business:
You may want to apply for a Sponsored Business Visitor (Short Stay) visa (subclass 459) if your business visit to Australia is sponsored by:
- a member of an Australian parliament
- an authorised government agency representative
- a local government mayor
- an organisation specified by the Minister.
See: Business Visit visa options
Doctors:
If you are coming to Australia to work as a doctor, you should apply for a medical practitioner's visa.
See: Medical Practitioners
Business (Short Stay) visa definitions
The following terms are used for this visa.
See: Business (Short Stay) visa definitions