Ruby, a marketing manager from Toronto, had just been invited to speak at a conference in Melbourne. "Do I need a full visa, or is there an easier option?"
She was excited, but then came the paperwork.
She learned the right visa depends on her passport and what she'll be doing in Australia.
An Invitation, Then the Paperwork
Ruby, a marketing manager from Toronto, had just been invited to speak at a conference in Melbourne. She was excited, but then came the paperwork. "Do I need a full visa, or is there an easier option?"
She learned the right visa depends on her passport and what she'll be doing in Australia.
Comparing Your Options: What You Need to Know
ETA (Subclass 601)
For eligible passport holders, applied for through an app.
For eligible passport holders like USA, Canada, UK, Japan and Singapore
Applied for through the Australian ETA app
Suits short visits, including attending conferences
eVisitor (Subclass 651)
A free online option for eligible European passport holders.
For eligible European passport holders
Free, and applied for online
Suits short business visits, including conferences
Business Visitor Stream (Subclass 600)
For travellers who aren't eligible for an ETA or eVisitor.
For those not eligible for an ETA or eVisitor
Lodged via ImmiAccount with a government fee and longer processing
Suits conferences, meetings and business exploration
The Realisation Ruby Made
Ruby held a Canadian passport:
Canadian passport made her eligible for the ETA
Speaking at a conference suited a short visit
Applied early, so her only worry was her presentation
Check Your Passport, Then Apply Early
Ruby held a Canadian passport, so she checked her eligibility and found the ETA was the right fit for her trip. She applied early, and her only worry was her presentation.
Conference in Australia: ETA, eVisitor or Subclass 600? The right visa depends on your passport and what you'll be doing.
Apply Early
Your passport and your plans decide the visa.
Disclaimer: This story is provided for illustrative and educational purposes only to help explain Australian migration law; it does not constitute legal or migration advice.
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