{"id":506,"date":"2025-05-23T18:56:27","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T18:56:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.conferences.computer.org\/2026\/?page_id=506"},"modified":"2026-03-10T21:22:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T21:22:03","slug":"visa-letters","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.conferences.computer.org\/2026\/visa-letters\/","title":{"rendered":"Visa Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"506\" class=\"elementor elementor-506\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bc49f3e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4bc49f3e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c05f7a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c05f7a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Visa Information<\/h2><p><b><u data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Visa options:<\/u><\/b><\/p><p>Participants, attendees, and speakers that\u00a0<b><i>will not<\/i><\/b>\u00a0<b><i>be working, performing or otherwise be paid to contribute at the event<\/i><\/b>\u00a0may be eligible to apply for the following visa options:<\/p><ul type=\"disc\"><li><b>Visitor (subclass 600) Business stream visa<\/b>.\u00a0 For more information see:\u00a0<a id=\"anchor-14ccbf7c-dc4c-1807-3f2d-330e528eebfa\" title=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/visitor-600\/business-visitor-stream\" href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/visitor-600\/business-visitor-stream\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"3\">https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/visitor-600\/business-visitor-stream<\/a><\/li><li><b>Electronic Travel Authority \u2013 ETA (subclass 601)<\/b>.\u00a0 For eligible passport holders and more information see:\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/electronic-travel-authority-601\" href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/electronic-travel-authority-601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"4\">https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/electronic-travel-authority-601<\/a><\/li><li><b>eVisitor (subclass 651) Business stream visa<\/b>.\u00a0 For eligible passport holders and more information see:\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/evisitor-651\" href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/evisitor-651\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"5\">https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/evisitor-651<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><b><i>NB: Eligibility for an eVisitor visa and ETA will be determined by the country of passport that the applicant holds.<\/i><\/b><\/p><p>Visitor (subclass 600) Business stream visa applicants should include as much information as possible to support their visa applications (see:\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/visitor-600\/business-visitor-stream#HowTo\" href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/visitor-600\/business-visitor-stream#HowTo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"6\">https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/visitor-600\/business-visitor-stream#HowTo<\/a>).\u00a0 In addition, visa applicants should include the following information:<\/p><ul type=\"disc\"><li>evidence of any international travel outside of their own country (for example, copies of visas and passport pages containing entry and departure stamps)<\/li><li>information and evidence of attendance at similar events of this type\/nature.<\/li><\/ul><p><b><i>NB:<\/i><\/b>\u00a0Electronic Travel Authority \u2013 ETA (subclass 601)<b>\u00a0<\/b>applicants from Malaysia should note that there may be additional information and documentary requirements.\u00a0 For more information please see:\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/malaysia.highcommission.gov.au\/klpr\/Visas_and_Migration.html\" href=\"https:\/\/malaysia.highcommission.gov.au\/klpr\/Visas_and_Migration.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"7\">https:\/\/malaysia.highcommission.gov.au\/klpr\/Visas_and_Migration.html<\/a><\/p><p>A speaker, presenter, or other contributor\u00a0<b><i>that will be working, or otherwise be paid to contribute at the event<\/i><\/b>\u00a0may be eligible to apply for one of the following visa options:<\/p><ul type=\"disc\"><li><b>Temporary Activity (subclass 408) Invited participant visa\u00a0<\/b>(<b><i>where there is an inviting Australian organisation<\/i><\/b>).\u00a0 For more information see:\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/temporary-activity-408\/invited-for-other-social-and-cultural-activity\" href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/temporary-activity-408\/invited-for-other-social-and-cultural-activity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"8\">https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/temporary-activity-408\/invited-for-other-social-and-cultural-activity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/p><p><i style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'\">Please note that a letter of support from an Australian organisation is a legislative requirement for the\u00a0<b>Temporary Activity (subclass 408) Invited participant visa.<\/b><\/i><\/p><ul type=\"disc\"><li><b>Temporary Work (subclass 400) Short Stay Specialist visa<\/b>\u00a0(<b><i>where there is no inviting Australian organisation<\/i><\/b>).\u00a0 For more information see:\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/temporary-work-400\" href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/temporary-work-400\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"9\">https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/temporary-work-400<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><b>New Zealand Citizens:<\/b><\/p><p>New Zealand passport holders are eligible to apply for a\u00a0<b>Special Category Visa (subclass 444) (SCV)\u00a0<\/b>on arrival in Australia. If they satisfy the eligibility requirements (including health (tuberculosis) and character) the SCV will be granted.<\/p><p>New Zealand passport holders need to present the following documents to Australian Border Force (ABF) officers or SmartGate machines) in immigration clearance:<\/p><ul type=\"disc\"><li>a valid New Zealand passport<\/li><li>a completed and signed IPC, including a health and character declaration.<\/li><\/ul><p>New Zealand citizens with criminal convictions (that resulted in an imprisonment term, and whether or not this was suspended) should complete the enquiry form prior to their intended date of travel to receive guidance on whether they may not be eligible for the SCV. This will help to avoid delays or being refused entry at the border \u2013 Enquiry Form \u2013 New Zealand passport holders travelling with a criminal conviction (Home Affairs). See Special Category visa (Home Affairs) for further information.<\/p><p><b><i>NB: These are the visa options available presently, but the Department reserves the right to change regulations.<\/i><\/b><\/p><p><b><u>Biometrics:<\/u><\/b><\/p><p>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.<\/p><p>For information regarding Australia\u2019s biometric program including visas and countries that are part of the program, please see:\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/help-support\/meeting-our-requirements\/biometrics\" href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/help-support\/meeting-our-requirements\/biometrics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"10\">https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/help-support\/meeting-our-requirements\/biometrics<\/a><\/p><p><b><u>Health and Character Requirements:<\/u><\/b><\/p><p>Most\u00a0visa applicants must\u00a0meet minimum health standards before they can be granted a visa, and the department may\u00a0assess your health as part of the visa application process.\u00a0\u00a0This is referred to as &#8216;meeting the health requirement&#8217;.\u00a0 For more information regarding health requirements please see:\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/help-support\/meeting-our-requirements\/health\" href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/help-support\/meeting-our-requirements\/health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"11\">https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/help-support\/meeting-our-requirements\/health<\/a><\/p><p>Applicants must be of good character to visit Australia and must meet the character requirements to be granted a visa.\u00a0 For further information regarding character requirements please see:\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/help-support\/meeting-our-requirements\/character\" href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/help-support\/meeting-our-requirements\/character\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"12\">https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/help-support\/meeting-our-requirements\/character<\/a><\/p><p><b><u>Visa Application Process and Processing Times:<\/u><\/b><\/p><p>Visa applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances including:<\/p><ul type=\"disc\"><li>whether the applicant has lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents and paid associated visa application charges<\/li><li>how promptly the applicant responds to any requests for additional information<\/li><li>how long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided<\/li><li>how long it takes to receive information from external agencies, particularly in relation to health, character, and national security requirements<\/li><li>when the application is lodged taking the current global visa processing times into account<\/li><\/ul><p>Processing times are impacted each month by cases that are complex, changes to volume of applications and changes to Ministerial Directions.\u00a0 More information about visa processing times please see:\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-processing-times\/overview\" href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-processing-times\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"13\">https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-processing-times\/overview<\/a>.\u00a0 For this reason, we would advise that visa applications be lodged at least 6 to 8 weeks prior to a person\u2019s intended date of travel.<\/p><p><b><i>NB: IECN assistance will NOT guarantee a visa grant. Visa applicants must demonstrate that they meet all the legislative requirements for an Australian visa.<\/i><\/b><\/p><p>To assist timely processing by Australia&#8217;s visa offices overseas, you can complete this<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/services.conferences.computer.org\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/New-IECN-Biodata-sheet-for-Event-Organisers.xls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bio-data collection sheet<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>as event participants are invited to your event and email it to:\u00a0<a title=\"mailto:iecn.nsw@homeaffairs.gov.au\" href=\"mailto:iecn.nsw@homeaffairs.gov.au\" data-linkindex=\"14\">iecn@homeaffairs.gov.au<\/a><\/p><p><b><i>NB: In accordance with Australia&#8217;s Privacy Act 1988, any information an event organiser or participant provides to the IECN will only be used to facilitate visa processing with the relevant Australian visa office overseas. \u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p><p>Travellers should familiarise themselves with Australia\u2019s border and entry requirements.\u00a0 For further information, see \u2018Entering and leaving Australia\u2019 at:\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/entering-and-leaving-australia\/entering-australia\" href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/entering-and-leaving-australia\/entering-australia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"15\">https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/entering-and-leaving-australia\/entering-australia<\/a><\/p><p>Please feel free to contact the IECN team if you need any further assistance or to discuss our service in more detail.\u00a0 For further information regarding the International Event Coordinator Network (IECN) please see:\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/bringing-someone\/bringing-for-activities\" href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/bringing-someone\/bringing-for-activities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"16\">https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/bringing-someone\/bringing-for-activities<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Visa Information Visa options: Participants, attendees, and speakers that\u00a0will not\u00a0be working, performing or otherwise be paid to contribute at the event\u00a0may be eligible to apply for the following visa options: Visitor (subclass 600) Business stream visa.\u00a0 For more information see:\u00a0https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/visitor-600\/business-visitor-stream Electronic Travel Authority \u2013 ETA (subclass 601).\u00a0 For eligible passport holders and more information see:\u00a0https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/electronic-travel-authority-601 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-506","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"featured_image_src":null,"featured_image_src_square":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/services.conferences.computer.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/506","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/services.conferences.computer.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/services.conferences.computer.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/services.conferences.computer.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/services.conferences.computer.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=506"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/services.conferences.computer.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/506\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/services.conferences.computer.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=506"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}