All visitors to Australia must have a valid visa to travel to and enter
Australia (other than New Zealand passport holders who will normally be granted
a Special Category visa on arrival, provided they meet health and character
requirements; and permanent residents of Norfolk Island who may be granted a
Permanent Resident of Norfolk Island visa on arrival).
There are many visa options available to people wishing to visit Australia. The
appropriate visa will depend, amongst other things, on your purpose for visiting
Australia. Find out which visa is best for you
here.
You should apply for your visa well in advance of the conference date. We
strongly recommend that you apply at least two months prior to your intended
date of departure. The Department of Immigration and Border Protection reserves
the right to change regulations, so for all the latest information relating to
obtaining an Australian visa, please visit:
Australia is free from many plant and animal diseases prevalent in other
countries. Very strict quarantine rules apply to the importation of animals and
plant products and many cannot be brought into the country without prior
application. To have a smooth transition through quarantine and to enjoy your
visit in Australia, it is important that you understand Australia’s quarantine
regulations. Visit
https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/travelling/to-australia#before-you-travel
for more information.
Customs
Please ensure that along with your passport and visa, you also pack your
registration confirmation letter within your carry-on luggage. You may be asked
to produce this when going through customs at your arrival airport. In addition
to this, please be sure to fill out your Incoming Passenger Card with all
details and answer each question honestly.
Visa Application Process and Processing Times
Visa applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis, and
actual processing times can vary due to individual
circumstances including:
• Whether the applicant has lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents and paid associated visa application charges.
• How promptly the applicant responds to any requests for additional information.
• How long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided.
• How long it takes to receive information from external agencies, particularly in relation to health, character, and national security requirements.
• When the application is lodged taking the current global visa processing times into account.
More information about visa processing times please see:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/overview
For this reason, we would advise that visa applications be
lodged at least 8 to 10 weeks prior to a person’s intended
date of travel.
Note:
Please note ICBMG is not authorized to assist with the VISA
process beyond providing the Notification of Acceptance
Letter and Invitation Letter (after registration) issued by
the ICBMG Committee Board. The invitation letter will be
issued after the successful registration.
Should your application be denied, ICBMG cannot change the
decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, nor will ICBMG
engage in discussion or correspondence with the MOFA or the
Embassy on behalf of the applicant. The registration fee
cannot be refunded when the VISA application of individual
being denied.
All visitors to Australia must have a valid visa to travel to and enter Australia (other than New Zealand passport holders who will normally be granted a Special Category visa on arrival, provided they meet health and character requirements; and permanent residents of Norfolk Island who may be granted a Permanent Resident of Norfolk Island visa on arrival).
There are many visa options available to people wishing to visit Australia. The appropriate visa will depend, amongst other things, on your purpose for visiting Australia. Find out which visa is best for you here.
You should apply for your visa well in advance of the conference date. We strongly recommend that you apply at least two months prior to your intended date of departure. The Department of Immigration and Border Protection reserves the right to change regulations, so for all the latest information relating to obtaining an Australian visa, please visit:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/entering-australia
Quarantine
Australia is free from many plant and animal diseases prevalent in other countries. Very strict quarantine rules apply to the importation of animals and plant products and many cannot be brought into the country without prior application. To have a smooth transition through quarantine and to enjoy your visit in Australia, it is important that you understand Australia’s quarantine regulations. Visit https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/travelling/to-australia#before-you-travel for more information.
Customs
Please ensure that along with your passport and visa, you also pack your registration confirmation letter within your carry-on luggage. You may be asked to produce this when going through customs at your arrival airport. In addition to this, please be sure to fill out your Incoming Passenger Card with all details and answer each question honestly.
Visa Application Process and Processing Times
Visa applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances including:
• Whether the applicant has lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents and paid associated visa application charges.
• How promptly the applicant responds to any requests for additional information.
• How long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided.
• How long it takes to receive information from external agencies, particularly in relation to health, character, and national security requirements.
• When the application is lodged taking the current global visa processing times into account.
More information about visa processing times please see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/overview
For this reason, we would advise that visa applications be lodged at least 8 to 10 weeks prior to a person’s intended date of travel.
Note:
Please note ICBMG is not authorized to assist with the VISA process beyond providing the Notification of Acceptance Letter and Invitation Letter (after registration) issued by the ICBMG Committee Board. The invitation letter will be issued after the successful registration.
Should your application be denied, ICBMG cannot change the decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, nor will ICBMG engage in discussion or correspondence with the MOFA or the Embassy on behalf of the applicant. The registration fee cannot be refunded when the VISA application of individual being denied.