International Travellers

Visa Options

Participants, attendees, speakers and exhibitors may be eligible to apply for the following visa options:

 

Note: Eligibility for an eVisitor visa and ETA will be determined by the country of passport that the applicant holds.

Visitor (subclass 600) Business visa applicants should include as much information as possible to support their visa applications (see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600/business-visitor-stream#HowTo).  In addition, visa applicants should include the following information:

  • evidence of any international travel outside of their own country (for example, copies of visas and passport pages containing entry and departure stamps)

  • information and evidence of attendance at similar events of this type/nature.

Supporting Letter of Attendance or Visa Application

Invitation letters can be downloaded from your registration dashboard. This letter assists with your Visa application.
You will be able to download a supporting letter of attendance, once you have paid for your registration fee in full and have entered in your passport details.

How to download the letter:

  • Log on to the registration dashboard as a returning delegate by entering your email and password.

  • Scroll the menu to the 'Document' section and select the button 'Enter Details'.

  • Every field must be filled in for a Visa letter to be generated. Once all details have been filled in, click 'GO'. You will be taken back to the main screen and now a button 'Download Letter' will appear and by clicking this it will generate a PDF visa letter.

Please email the Conference Secretariat if you are having difficulties downloading a Letter of Invitation from your dashboard.

Passport & Visa Information

Biometrics and Entering Australia

Visa applicants outside of Australia will need to provide biometrics when they apply for a visa that is part of the Australian biometrics program, or where they are from a country, or located in a country at time of application that is part of the Australian biometrics program.

For information regarding Australia’s biometric program including visas and countries that are part of the program, please see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/biometrics

Travellers should familiarise themselves with Australia’s border and entry requirements.  For further information, see ‘Entering and leaving Australia’ at: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/entering-australia

Health and Character Requirements

Most visa applicants must meet minimum health standards before they can be granted ​a visa, and the department may assess your health as part of the visa application process.  This is referred to as 'meeting the health requirement'.  For more information regarding health requirements please see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health

Applicants must be of good character and must meet the character requirements in order to be granted ​a visa to Australia.  For further information regarding character requirements please see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/character

Do not bring any food or plants to Australia, you may be met with heavy fines.

This includes, but is not limited to fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, poultry, pork, eggs, dairy products, live plants or seeds. These products could introduce serious pests and diseases into Australia, devastating our unique environment. Please adhere to biosecurity protocols to avoid gettign fined, having your visa cancelled or being refused entry into Australia and held in immigration detention pending departure from Australia.

If you are unsure of an item, do not bring it.

Booking Your Flights

The conference will be held in Melbourne.

The Melbourne Airport (MEL), also known as Tullamarine Airport, is the closest major airport to the venue and offers regular domestic and international flights. It serves as a key hub with connections to all major Australian cities, including Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, and Canberra, as well as numerous global destinations. The two main Australian domestic airlines are Virgin Australia & Qantas, with additional services from Jetstar and Rex Airlines.

For international travelers, the best flight routes to Melbourne typically connect via major Australian cities such as Sydney, Brisbane, and Adelaide, or directly from key global hubs, including Singapore, Dubai, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, and London.

Additionally, Air New Zealand provides non-stop flights from Auckland to Melbourne year-round.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT AUSTRALIA

  • Victoria (Melbourne) is ten hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC +10:00) and observes daylight saving time (UTC +11:00) from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April.

    The conference will take place during winter, a season when Melbourne embraces its cool and crisp weather with vibrant cultural events, cozy cafes, and stunning cityscapes. It’s the perfect time to enjoy the city’s indoor attractions, from art galleries to world-class dining.

    The average daily temperature in July typically ranges between 6°C and 14°C, with chilly mornings and cool afternoons.

  • The official currency of Australia is the Australian Dollar (AUD).

    Currency exchange is available at banks, hotels and international airports. Cirrus-compatible ATMs are everywhere, banks line most main streets, and credit cards are widely accepted. Keep in mind, there’s an AUD$10,000 limit for bringing cash into the country (if you bring more, you’ll have to declare it at the border).

    You can find current exchange rates here.

    Tipping in Australia is not expected. 
    Instead, a service charge may be added to your bill. The service charge will usually be declared on the menu if you're in a cafe or restaurant.

  • Australia uses Plug Type I which is the plug that has three flat pins in a triangular pattern. View an example here.

  • Local SIM cards can be purchased round-the-clock at convenience stores. Delegates may also consider buying a local SIM card at the Airport upon landing. E-SIMs are also becoming more common, you will need to ensure your mobile phone is E-SIM compatible. Most common brands used are Vodafone, Telstra and Optus.

  • Check out the Visit Melbourne website for travelling tips. It includes a list of the different forms of transport you can use during your trip!