Business People

Business (Short Stay) visa (Subclass 456)

  1. About this Visa
  2. How this Visa Works
  3. Eligibility
  4. Obligations
  5. Applying for this Visa

About this visa


This visa allows business people to make a short business visit to Australia for up to three months. Business activities may include a conference, negotiation or exploratory business visit.

Short-term work is only permitted in strictly limited circumstances.

Who is this visa for?

This visa is available to all passport holders who want to visit Australia for business purposes. No sponsorship is required.

How much will this visa cost?

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

What does this visa let me do?

If you are granted this visa, you can:

  1. About this Visa
  2. How this Visa Works
  3. Eligibility
  4. Obligations
  5. Applying for this Visa