Step 1 - Organisation Applies to be a Sponsor
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The sponsorship application and visa application must be lodged together. You should send your completed visa application to your sponsor who will lodge both applications with the department.
Sponsorship application
The sponsor must complete the sponsorship application and attach all necessary documentation.
See: Form 148 Sponsorship for Entertainment visas (285KB PDF File)
Sponsorship fee
There is a fee for this sponsorship. However, in certain cases, under cultural⁄non–commercial performances, the sponsorship fee may be waived. You should contact the Sydney Entertainment Processing Centre for more information.
Email: entertainment.visas@immi.gov.au
See: Special Activities Visa Charges
Sponsorship application checklist
The sponsorship application checklist details the information and supporting documents that should be provided with the sponsorship application. Complete applications are likely to be processed more quickly. Incomplete applications may be delayed or, in some cases, refused.
See: Sponsorship Document Checklist Entertainment Visa (Subclass 420) (42KB 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 and where to lodge the sponsorship and visa application
The visa application cannot be processed until the sponsorship application has been received. The sponsorship application and visa application must be lodged together.
If the sponsor is appointed to receive written communication on your behalf with the Sydney Entertainment Processing Centre, you must include with the visa application a completed Form 956.
See: Form 956 Appointment of a migration agent or exempt agent or other authorised recipient (149KB PDF file)
Applications can only be lodged at the department's Parramatta or Sydney City offices. An application lodged at any other office is not a valid application and will be returned to you.
| How your sponsor lodges the applications | Where to lodge |
|---|---|
| Post | DIAC Sydney Entertainment Processing Centre (SEPC) PO Box 9984 Sydney NSW 2001 |
| Courier | DIAC Sydney Entertainment Processing Centre (SEPC) Level 3, 26 Lee Street Sydney NSW 2000 |
| In Person | DIAC Parramatta Office 9 Wentworth Street Parramatta NSW 2150 |
| Fax | +61 2 8861 4301 |
Applicants are advised to apply for a visa well in advance (4-6 weeks) of their intended date of travel.
Note: Applications lodged at the Sydney City Office will be forwarded to Parramatta for processing.
After you lodge the applications
The applications will be considered by the department. In some cases you may be asked to provide additional information to enable a decision to be made.
Sponsorship decision
If the sponsorship is approved, the department will send the sponsor an approval letter by post or email.
If the sponsorship is not approved, the department will send the sponsor a refusal letter by post or email advising of the decision, reasons for the decision and information about any review rights.
More information
If you have read all of the available information for this visa and you still require assistance, you can contact the department.
See: More Information