International Travellers

Visa Options

Participants, attendees, speakers and exhibitors may be eligible to apply for the following visa options:

 

 

NB: Eligibility for an eVisitor visa and ETA will be determined by the country of passport that the applicant holds.

Visitor (subclass 600) Business visa applicants should include as much information as possible to support their visa applications (see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600/business-visitor-stream#HowTo).  In addition, visa applicants should include the following information:

  • evidence of any international travel outside of their own country (for example, copies of visas and passport pages containing entry and departure stamps)

  • information and evidence of attendance at similar events of this type/nature.

VISA Letters

VISA letters can be downloaded from your registration dashboard. This letter assists with your Visa application. You will be able to request an invitation letter

How to access the VISA letter:

  • Log on to the registration dashboard as a return delegate by entering your email and password.

  • Ensure every field is filled in for a Visa letter to be generated.

  • Once all details have been filled in and your registration is fully paid please email emily.g@asnevents.net.au or sarah.d@asnevents.net.au

  • We will then send you a PDF letter for you to use.

Letter of Invitation for Visa Applications

Invitation letters can be requested via emily.g@asnevents.net.au or sarah.d@asnevents.net.au

Please be prepared in your email request. We will need;

  • Full Name

  • Location

  • Passport Number

  • Institution

  • Dates of stay

  • Are you presenting

Passport & Visa Information

Biometrics and Entering Australia

Visa applicants outside of Australia will need to provide biometrics when they apply for a visa that is part of the Australian biometrics program, or where they are from a country, or located in a country at time of application that is part of the Australian biometrics program.

For information regarding Australia’s biometric program including visas and countries that are part of the program, please see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/biometrics

Travellers should familiarise themselves with Australia’s border and entry requirements.  For further information, see ‘Entering and leaving Australia’ at: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/entering-australia

Health and Character Requirements

Most visa applicants must meet minimum health standards before they can be granted ​a visa, and the department may assess your health as part of the visa application process.  This is referred to as 'meeting the health requirement'.  For more information regarding health requirements please see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health

 

Applicants must be of good character and must meet the character requirements in order to be granted ​a visa to Australia.  For further information regarding character requirements please see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/character

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT AUSTRALIA

  • Queensland is ten hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC +10:00).

    In general, the average temperature in Brisbane at the beginning of July is 19.6 °C. As the month progresses, temperatures tend to moderately rise, reaching an average of 21.3 °C by the end of July. Brisbane sees moderate rainfall in July, averaging 8 rainy days.

  • The official currency of Australia is the Australian Dollar (AUD).

    Exchange services are located at the Brisbane Airport, in Brisbane's central business district (CBD) and most banks. You will need to pay a fee for all foreign currency exchanges.

    You can find current exchange rates here.

    Tipping in Australia is not expected. Instead, a service charge will normally be added to your bill. The service charge will usually be declared on the menu if you're in a cafe or restaurant.

  • Australia uses Plug Type I which is the plug that has three flat pins in a triangular pattern.

  • Local SIM cards can be purchased round-the-clock at convenience stores. Delegates may also consider buying a local SIM card at the Arrivals Hall of the Brisbane Airport upon landing. Most common brands used are Vodafone, Telstra and Optus.

  • Check out the Visit Brisbane website for tips on travelling around Brisbane. It includes a comprehensive list of the different forms of transport you can use during your trip!