Business Visitor Visas

The Business Visitor Visa is a type of Subclass 600 visas, which are intended for short-term visitors to Australia. It is in the same category as the tourist visa, family visit visa, and medical treatment visa, so they have a lot of the same conditions.

As such, with a Business Visitor Visa for Australia, you can:

Enter Australia multiple times within one year and stay up to three times per trip.
Conduct business visitor activities.
Take a short-term study or training course (up to three months).

What Is Business Visitor Activity in Australia?

The business visitor activity allowed in Australia with a short-term visa includes:

• You can make standard business or work enquiries.
• You can review, negotiate, or sign a business contract.
• You can take part in business activities that are part of an official government visit.
• You can attend a seminar, conference, or trade fair – as long as you are not getting paid to be there.

What you cannot do:

• You cannot work for a company based in Australia and receive a payment or salary.
• You cannot sell products or offer services to the public.
• You cannot establish a business or company of your own.

Requirements for a Business Visitor Visa

When applying for a Visitor Business Visa for Australia, you will be asked to submit the following documents:

• Copy of your passport’s personal information page.
• A visa photo, meeting the set requirements.
• Proof that you are entering Australia for a temporary period.
• Travel health insurance covering Australia.
• Proof you meet the character requirements for the Australian visa.
• If you will apply on paper: Form 1415.
• Proof you can fund your trip and stay in Australia (e.g. bank statements).
• A letter from your employer which states the purpose of your trip.
• A letter of invitation from the company in Australia.
• Contact details of both companies.
• Proof of your academic qualifications.
• Proof of your position in the company and the role you have in the business visit.
• Proof of past contacts with Australian organisations or businesses.
• Business registration certificate and annual reports of the Australian company.

How Long Does It Take to Get a Business Visa?

The time it takes to process your application depends on whether all your documents are in order and how long it takes to verify your information. Most applications are processed within a couple of weeks but can take up to four months or longer.