Visa Arrangements for Events, Conferences and Meetings in Australia
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Do you need help organising an international event, conference or meeting in Australia?
Have you been invited to perform at, compete in, speak at or attend such an event in Australia?
Do you know that everyone planning to visit Australia must obtain a visa before travelling?
If you answered yes to any of the above, the International Event Coordinator Network (IECN) is here to offer assistance and advice.
What is the International Event Coordinator Network (IECN)?
The IECN is a group of skilled immigration staff who liaise with event organisers to provide advice and facilitate visa application processing of visitors wishing to participate in events in Australia.
Some of the types of events the IECN can offer assistance with include:
- academic conferences and seminars
- agricultural and economic forums
- business forums and meetings
- cultural events
- dental and medical conventions
- IT exhibitions
- sporting tournaments
- training courses of less than 3 months
How can the IECN assist event organisers?
If you are an event organiser, you are encouraged to contact the IECN as early as possible to ensure problem-free visa arrangements for your participants. To make it easy for you, the IECN has prepared an Information Kit which is available from the IECN National Coordinator.
How can the IECN assist intending participants?
Depending on your current country of passport, you are encouraged to apply for the appropriate visa 4-6 weeks before departure for Australia. Your passport must be valid for travel and the period of your intended stay.
What you cannot bring into Australia
For information on what you can and cannot bring into Australia, see the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) website.
See: AQIS - Information for business travellers
More information and contact details
Contact the IECN National Coordinator:
- to request an Information Kit
- for assistance with visa arrangements.
Complete our online enquiry form.
See: Organising Events, Conferences and Meetings in Australia
You can also telphone the IECN National Coordinator
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm (AEST)
Telephone: +61 1300 550 684 (outside Australia)
or
1300 550 684 (within Australia - for the cost of a local call)
See also:
Fact Sheet 57 - International Event Coordinator Network