Do I require a Visa?

All visitors to Australia must have a valid visa before boarding their plane regardless of the length of stay.

Note: New Zealand and Norfolk Island passport holders do not usually need to lodge a visa application prior to their departure unless they have health and/or character concerns.

What should I do to help with the visa application process?

For the best possible chance of obtaining a visa to travel to Australia to attend an event, you should:

• Determine which visa you should apply for.
  See: Find a visa
• Apply for your visa at least 6–8 weeks before your intended date of travel to Australia (or two weeks for online applications) as visa processing times may vary.
• Consider Australia’s health and character requirements, which you will have to meet as part of the visa application process.
• If you are not from an eVisitor or ETA eligible country, ensure you obtain a confirmation of your registration, or a letter of invitation, to attach to your paper-based visa application.
• Lodge paper-based visa applications at the Australian visa office nearest to your current country of residence.
  See: Immigration Offices Outside Australia