Australian Business Visa Application Conditions and Necessary Procedures
Australian Business Visa Application Conditions and Necessary Procedures
The Australian business visa is a type of visa issued for up to 3 months for foreign nationals to seek employment in Australia, to conduct interviews for job opportunities, to negotiate and make agreements on a job offer received from an institution operating in Australia, and to attend trade conferences or fairs. The Australian business visa is a short-term visitor (Subclass 600) visa issued for a maximum of 90 days.
People with an Australian work visa can seek employment, attend job interviews, sign employment contracts, join business organizations and legally reside in Australia for up to 3 months during the validity period of the visa.
In what cases can I get an Australian Business Visa?
Below are the situations in which an Australian business visa can be obtained.
- Participating in meetings, conferences, fairs and seminars for commercial purposes
- Looking for a job
- Representing a foreign government on official business
- Representing an international institution in negotiations and exploring business opportunities
What are the Application Requirements for an Australian Business Visit Visa?
Application requirements for an Australian business visit visa are listed below.
- The visa applicant's visit to Australia must be for business purposes only.
- The visa applicant must intend to stay in Australia temporarily and for a short period of time and must aim to return to their home country before their visa expires.
- The visa applicant must have sufficient financial means to cover accommodation, food and other living expenses during his/her stay in Australia.
- The visa applicant must not have any criminal record.
What are the Required Documents for an Australian Business Visa?
The requirements for an Australian business visa are listed below.
- Passport: A photocopy of the passport identification page of a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the planned visit to Australia and the pages with visas and entry and exit stamps issued for previous trips must be attached.
- Australian business visa application form: The visa application form must be completed completely online in English via the ImmiAccount portal.
- Photo: A current biometric photograph measuring 35x45 mm with biometric features must be submitted.
- Australian invitation letter: An invitation letter issued on behalf of the applicant from the company to be visited in Australia or an invitation letter issued by the organizing organization if the applicant will participate in a congress, conference or fair must be included in the application documents.
- Employer permission letter: In the employer's letter stating the position and start date of the visa applicant's employment in the institution in his/her home country, it must be stated that the visa applicant will be considered to be on leave during the relevant travel dates to Australia.
- Professional documents: Diplomas and certificates showing that the visa applicant is qualified for the job he/she is doing; documents showing that he/she has established a job connection in Australia; and documents showing that the qualification is compatible with the job he/she is planning to do in Australia.
- Documents showing financial status: Passbook showing 3 months of account movements of the bank account registered in the visa applicant's name, salary slips and real estate title deeds and rental income contracts, if any, must be attached. If the expenses of the trip to Australia are covered by another person, a visa sponsorship letter must be written.
- Australia travel plan: A document showing a dated and detailed travel plan showing what will be done during the trip to Australia, transportation information and contact information of the company to be visited must be submitted.
- Documentation of accommodation in Australia: Documents showing where the visa applicant will be staying during their travel to Australia must be submitted. If staying with a family member or friend, a visa invitation letter is required.
- Criminal record: Visa applicants can obtain a barcoded criminal record via e-government.
- ID card: A photocopy of the Republic of Turkey population ID card must be attached. If the applicant is a foreigner, a photocopy of the Republic of Turkey residence permit must be submitted.
- Population registration copy: A fully-fledged population registration copy containing all family members of the applicant can be obtained with a barcode via e-government.
The documents listed above are required as standard for all Australian business visa applications. The Australian foreign mission may request additional documents supporting the purpose of travel after the application documents are submitted. Australian business visa documents must be prepared with up-to-date, complete and accurate statements, and documents in Turkish must be translated into English.
What Should an Australian Business Visa Invitation Be Like?
In order to apply for a business visa, a person who will visit Australia for business purposes must obtain an Australian business visa invitation written by the workplace to be visited in Australia. The Australian business visa invitation must be confirmed by the official authorities as it shows that the visa applicant has been invited to Australia for business purposes.
The Australian business visa invitation must be written in official language on the company's letterhead addressed to the Australian foreign mission, stamped and signed by the company official. The Australian business visa invitation must include the visa applicant's identity information, travel dates, purpose of travel and detailed information about the scope of work to be done.
What are the Professional Documents that Can Be Submitted for an Australian Work Visa?
Professional documents that can be submitted for an Australian work visa are listed below.
- Professional qualification documents
- Graduation diploma
- Specialist certificates
- Employer letter showing that the applicant is actively working and has a position
- Reference letters from previous workplaces
- Trade registry record and annual activity report of the company associated with Australia
How to Get an Australian Business Visa?
Australian business visas can be obtained by the applicant's personal application or through an intermediary service through accredited agencies. Australian business visa applications from Turkey must be made online through the ImmiAccount application system.
To apply for an Australian business visa, an account must be created on behalf of the applicant via the ImmiAccount application portal. To apply for a new visa, the system must be logged in and the visa type must be selected as Subclass 600 Australian business visit visa. The visa applicant must fill out the Australian business visa application form completely and upload the supporting visa application documents to the system online. The Australian business visa application fee is paid online.
Online applications for Australian business visas are reviewed by the Ankara Embassy Home Affairs Office and an e-mail is sent to the applicant informing them that the application has been received and that they must provide biometric records. An appointment must be made at the visa application center of the authorized intermediary institution VFS Global in Istanbul, Ankara or Gaziantep for visa applications. On the appointment date, the visa application center is visited and biometric procedures are completed in person.
How Much Does an Australian Business Visa Cost?
The Australian business visa fee is AUD 150 and is paid by credit card during the online application. For Australian business visa applications, an additional service fee of 63 TL is charged in cash for fingerprinting at the brokerage center.
The average cost of an Australian business visit visa for 2024, including the Australian business visa application fee, reservation procedures, visa application form filling, sworn translation service, travel health insurance, online document uploading and consultancy fee, is 355 AUD.
How Many Days Does It Take to Get an Australian Work Visa?
According to the visa processing times announced by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship as of 2024, the vast majority of Australian work visa applications are concluded within an average of 48 days. The extension of Australian visa processing times is usually caused by situations such as the number of applications, applying for the wrong visa type, or applying with missing documents.
The percentage of visa processing times for Australian business visa applications are given below.
- 25% of applications: 21 days
- 50% of applications: 36 days
- 75% of applications: 52 days
- 90% of applications: 57 days
How Long Can You Stay in Australia with a Business Visa?
With a business visa, you can stay in Australia for a maximum of 3 months.
Can an Australian Business Visit Visa Be Extended?
No, Australian business visitor visas cannot be extended. Australian business visitor visa holders can apply for a tourist visa while in Australia 2 weeks before the expiry of their current business visa, provided that they meet the required criteria.
How to Apply for a Tourist Visa at the End of an Australian Business Visa?
People who travel to Australia with an Australian business visa can apply for a tourist visa while they are in Australia before their current visa expires if they wish to stay in Australia for a longer period of time.
The Australian tourist visa application fee has been set at 380 AUD as of 2024. In order to apply for an Australian tourist visa, the applicant's passport must be valid, they must not have been involved in any crime during their stay in Australia with a business visa, they must have travel health insurance valid in Australia for the tourist visa period applied for, and they must have sufficient financial assets. The Australian tourist visa is issued for a maximum of 12 months and provides the right to reside in Australia for the duration of the visa validity. People with an Australian tourist visa can visit their family and friends living in Australia and can enroll in educational programs for a maximum of 3 months. The Australian tourist visa does not grant the holder the right to work.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Apply for a VIP Visa for Business Travel to Australia?
When applying for a VIP visa for business travel to Australia, premium lounge service is provided during the visa appointment. Visa applicants who can benefit from the VIP service of the visa application centers have various privileges. Benefitting from the VIP service in visa applications does not change the visa result or the processing time.
The Australian visa application center VFS Global's VIP services can be used in Ankara and Istanbul centers and are applied as 160 TL per person. Within the scope of the Australian VIP visa service; special assistance from the staff during the visa application, printing and photocopying service, refreshments, television, magazine and newspaper presentation in the VIP lounge and the opportunity to apply without waiting in line.
How Many Years of Visas Can People Who Go to Australia Regularly for Business Get?
Australia does not have a long-term business visa application and a maximum of 12-month business visa is granted to citizens of the Republic of Turkey if certain conditions are met. Australia's multi-year business visa application can only be issued to citizens of the Republic of China.
Can I Look for Work in Australia with an Australian Business Visa?
Yes, with an Australian business visa, you can search for work in Australia, hold job interviews and if you find a job and meet the necessary criteria, you can apply for work visa types while on Australian soil.
Can Business Visa Holders Work in Australia?
No, business visa holders are not granted the right to work in Australia. Australian business visa holders are granted the right to attend meetings, conferences and fairs for commercial purposes, to seek employment in Australia, to sign an employment contract with a company operating in Australia and to represent the institution they work for in their home country in Australia.
Australian work visa holders are not entitled to work in any gainful employment in Australia and cannot sell products or services. People who want to work and earn an income in Australia must apply for an Australian work visa.
Can I Set Up a Company in Australia with a Business Visa?
No, a company cannot be established in Australia with a business visa. An Australian business visa is only issued for the purposes of conducting business meetings, attending conferences or fairs, signing employment contracts or representing the institution you work for in Australia.
People who want to establish a company in Australia must apply for business establishment and investor visa types according to the nature of the business and the characteristics of the applicant. The visa type that must be applied for to establish a business in Australia is in the Australian business establishment and investor visa category.
Where is the Australian Trade Attaché?
The Australian Trade Attaché is located at Level 7 Suite 7.02 25 Bligh Street Sydney, 2000 NSW Sydney Australia. The telephone number of the Australian Trade Attaché is +61 2 92 333494 and the e-mail address is sidney@ticaret.gov.tr.