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Business (Short Stay) visas: how to apply

If you wish to apply for a Subclass 456 Business (Short Stay) visa, please first read about the requirements for this visa at: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/business/456/index.htm

To make an application at our office, please provide the documents in the checklist below. Applications may be made by mail/courier, or in person with a lodgement appointment.
See: Contact us.
Please note that if you choose to apply in person, we may not be able to make a decision on your application the same day.

General information about applying for visas at the Australian Embassy Vienna is available at: Applying for visas 
We advise you not to purchase airline tickets before your visa application is finalised.

Document checklist

• Application form 456 completed and signed by the applicant. See: http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/456.pdf
  
  
• Application fee* See: Fees
  * Note: no fee is payable for applications from nationals of EU member countries (only)*
  
  
• Your valid and signed passport. Please ensure there is one blank page available for a visa label.
  
  
• 1 passport-size photo
  
  
• Other supporting documents:
  Note: All documents must be certified copies of originals (ie certified by notary public/Justice of the Peace). Any document provided in support of your application may be checked. Please note that in the absence of particular documents a decision on your application will be made based on the information provided.
  
  
  • Evidence that you have adequate funds for personal support during the period of your stay in Australia (eg bank account statements, savings books)
    
    
  • Evidence that there is a need for you to be in Australia for business purposes
    
    
  • Evidence of employment or study leave. Self-employed applicants should provide evidence of an active business and a business registration certificate.
    
    
  • Evidence that you have personal attributes and business background that are relevant to, and consistent with, the nature of your proposed business in Australia
    
    
  • Applicants who were resident in the formerYugoslavia in 1991 and were born between 1930-1985 are required to complete a character declaration
    See: Declaration and statement regarding character
    
    
  • If you have included a child under 18 years of age in your application and any person with custody of the child (such as the other parent) is not travelling with the child, please see Additional requirements for persons under 18 years. See: Applying for visas  
    

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