Australia Business Visa Information

Visa Subclass 600 (It was 456 earlier)

If you (visa applicant) not included in the list given in below link, please file a paper visa application.
List of countries passport holder can apply VISITOR Visa Online
List of countries passport holder can apply E-Visitor Visa Online

Required documents from the applicant to file paper visa application

• Passport with minimum six months validity from the date of travel (it is required only for verification in Visa Application Center)
• Notarized copy of your passport. This includes:
• all pages of your current passport ; and
• all non blank pages(like visa,arrival departure seal) of your previous passports.  
• One Australia Business visa form (No 1415 )duly filled and signed by the applicant
• Form 956 if you are applying through an agent or authorized person
• Two or three Photos (see the detailed photo specification below )
• Taken against a white background
• Without border
• Glossy or semi-matt finish
• Size of the photo (35 X 45 mm).
• A visa requisition letter from the Company. Please ensure following information available in covering letter 
• It should be in company’s original letter head with company address on it
• It should be addressed to” The visa officer Australian Immigration, 
• Introduction about the company, Name and designation of the Applicant
• Purpose and duration of the travel, Brief sketch of the company to be visited.
• Name, contact number and email address designation of the of the signatory (of a managerial or executive level)
• Invitation Letter from the invitee company in Austria (Please ensure following requirements meets a invitation )
• It should be printed in invitee company’s letter head
• Specify the applicant Name, passport no, duration of visit and purpose of travel
• Contact no and email address  of the signatory
• Documents to show that the company you work for is an actively operating business, such as a business registration certificate or annual report. 
• Original Bank statements of last three months
• Copy of the Income Tax Returns for the past three years.
• Salary slip  for the last three months- if you are employed
• Leave approval letter  from the employer(Private and Government)–if employed.
• If you are self-employed;
• Company registration documents
• Company bank statement

Important;

·         Above listed documents are not a final , High Commission may ask additional documents             

·         Personal appearance may be required at the Embassy as per the discretion of the visa officer

·         If Applicant is over 75 years of age, DIAC will request: Medical examination and x- ray report by a DIAC appointed panel doctor.

Time Taken for processing visa

·         Processing time varies according to workload and season mostly taking between 10 to 14 working days. However, it is advisable to submit the visa application 2 - 3 weeks before intended date of travel. If previously, the Applicant has been refused a visa, has been asked to provide additional information or is likely undergo a medical examination, decision on application may take longer.