Entry & Visas

All foreign nationals travelling to Australia require a visa or an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) to enter and spend time in Australia.

New Zealand citizens on New Zealand passports can be issued a visa on arrival.

All other foreign nationals must obtain a visa or an ETA before travelling to Australia.

Visas and ETAs (Electronic Travel Authority)
An ETA is your authority to enter Australia via air or sea.

Unlike traditional visas, there is no stamp or label in your passport, and no need to visit an Australian diplomatic office to submit an application.

If eligible, the ETA is issued electronically by a computer system operated by the Australian Government's Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA).

Click here for more information on obtaining an ETA.

Visa Matters Simplified through the International Event Coordinator Network (IECN)

The International Event Coordinator Network (IECN) provides a free service to event organisers and participants. Experienced IECN coordinators offer guidance on appropriate visas and the visa application process for international visitors.

International visitors who wish to attend an event, conference or meeting in Australia are encouraged to apply for the appropriate visa at least four to six weeks before departing for Australia.

The IECN can help identify the most appropriate visas and explain visa requirements and timeframes, while also providing guidance to resolve issues involved in the visa application process.

Contact the IECN early in the event planning process to help organise visa arrangements for international participants.

Click here for more information on IECN

Or contact the IECN national coordinator iecn@immi.gov.au or phone +61 1300 550 684