Applying for this visa

Passport details

Your visa is linked to the passport number you used in your application and you are advised to use the same passport to travel to Australia.

If you do obtain a new passport, you should advise the department of the new passport details before you travel to Australia. Otherwise, you may experience significant delays at the airport and could be denied permission to board your plane.

Application charge

You may be required to pay a visa application charge. This charge is usually not refunded if your application is unsuccessful.
See: Fees & Charges

Application checklist

The application checklist details the information and supporting documents that should be provided with the application. Complete applications are likely to be processed more quickly. Incomplete applications may be delayed or, in some cases, refused.
See: Application Checklist Business (Short Stay) visa (Subclass 456) (54KB PDF file)

Application form

You must complete the application form and attach all necessary documents.
See: Form 456 Application for a Business (Short Stay) visa (for a stay of up to 3 months) (255KB PDF file)

Information to help you prepare your application

Information about certifying and translating documents, communicating with the department, using a migration agent, authorising another person to receive information from the department, and receiving assistance with your application.
See: Information to Help You Prepare Your Application

How to lodge

You can lodge the signed and completed visa application form and supporting documents by post or in person at the nearest departmental office outside Australia.
See: Immigration Offices outside Australia

After you lodge your application

For information about what happens after you lodge your application.
See: After you lodge your application

More information

If you still require assistance after reading all relevant information, please contact the department.
See: More information