Business visas


This summary is a guide to the business visa options available for potential and current foreign investors in the Australian business market. Options cover temporary, short stay, permanent and sponsored entry to Australia.

 

Business (Short Stay) visa (subclass 456)
For business people who make a short business visit to Australia for up to three months. Business activities may include a conference, negotiation or exploratory business visit, but does not include acting, musical performances or commercial film making.

 

Sponsored Business Visitor (Short Stay) visa (subclass 459)
For business people who have an approved sponsor in Australia and are not eligible to apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). These apply to short business visits to Australia for up to three months.

 

ETA (Business Entrant) (subclass 956 and 977)
For business people who need to make business visits to Australia for up to three months. This is available to passport holders from a number of countries and regions. A Business Entrant ETA covers the same activities as a Subclass 456 visa.

 

ETA (Business Entrant – Short Validity) subclass 977
You can stay in Australia for up to three months on each visit within a 12 month period from the date of grant, or for the life of the passport if it is less than 12 months (single or multiple entry).

 

ETA (Business Entrant – Long Validity) subclass 956
You can stay in Australia for up to three months on each visit for the life of the passport (multiple entry).

 

eVisitor (Business Entrant) (Subclass 651 – business stream)
For business people who need to make business visits to Australia for up to three months. This is available to passport holders from a number of countries and regions. A Business Entrant eVisitor covers the same activities as a Subclass 456 visa.

 

APEC Business Travel Card
The APEC Business Travel Card streamlines travel for business people from participating economies in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region. Visit http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/business/business-visit-visa-options.htm 

 

Temporary (Long Stay) Business Visa (subclass 457)
This is the most commonly used program for employers to sponsor overseas workers to work in Australia on a temporary basis.

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