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.

Letter of Invitation for Visa Applications

Invitation letters can be downloaded from your registration dashboard. This letter assists with your Visa application. You will be able to download an invitation letter once you have paid for your registration fee in full and have entered in your passport details.

How to download the invitation letter:

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

  • Scroll the menu to the 'Document' section and select the button 'Enter Details'.

  • Every field must be filled in for a Visa letter to be generated. Once all details have been filled in, click 'GO'. You will be taken back to the main screen and now a button 'Download Letter' will appear and by clicking this it will generate a PDF visa letter.

Please email the Conference Secretariat if you are having difficulties downloading a Letter of Invitation from your dashboard.

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

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

    During the conference period (29 September – 2 October), Melbourne typically experiences mild spring weather. Average daytime temperatures range from 15 °C to 20 °C, with cooler mornings and evenings. Rainfall is moderate at this time of year, and Melbourne is known for its changeable weather—it's not uncommon to experience four seasons in one day, so packing layers and a light rain jacket is recommended.

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

    Currency exchange services are available at Melbourne Airport, in the central business district (CBD), and at most major banks. Please note that a fee is usually charged for all foreign currency exchanges.

    You can find current exchange rates here.

    Tipping in Australia is not expected. A service charge is not typically added to your bill, but tipping for excellent service is always appreciated and entirely at your discretion.

  • 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 and supermarkets. Delegates may also consider buying a local SIM card at the Arrivals Hall of Melbourne Airport upon landing. The most commonly used providers are Vodafone, Telstra, and Optus.

  • Check out the Visit Melbourne website for tips on travelling around the city. It includes a comprehensive guide to the different forms of transport you can use during your stay.

    Melbourne has an extensive public transport network, including trains, trams, and buses. Visitors can use a Myki card to travel on all services, which can be purchased and topped up at stations, retail outlets, and online. The CBD also features a Free Tram Zone, allowing you to travel within the city centre without a ticket.