MMUHFDIC 2008

Modelling and Managing Ultra High Frequency Data: 

an International Conference 

MMUHFDIC 2008 

MMUHFDIC 2008

• All travellers to Australia must have a valid visa before boarding their plane; they cannot apply for a visa on arrival. (NB: The only exception is New Zealand and Norfolk Island passport holders who will be issued a visa on arrival in Australia and normally do not need to lodge a visa application prior to their departure, unless there are character or health concerns).

• Participants require either a Short Validity Business ETA or a Business (Short Stay) Visa (including those holding diplomatic passports).

• These visas are intended for visits of up to 3 months.

• Available via the internet at www.eta.immi.gov.au (in most cases online visa processing takes 20 minutes with an internet service charge of AUD$20.00)

• Also available through participating airlines & travel agents overseas (service charge may apply)

• No stamp or label in the passport

• You are advised to apply for a visa at least 4-6 weeks in advance of your intended date of travel

• Complete application form 456

• Apply at an Australian overseas visa office

• Issued as a label into your passport

• Your valid passport (which must be valid for the duration of your visit)

• Visa Application Charge of AUD$75.00 (free for European Union Member States)

• Details of how you want your passport returned enclosing a self-addressed stamped envelope

• alone

• with only one parent or legal guardian

• If you are from an ETA eligible country: apply for a visitor ETA (subclass 976) via the Department of Immigration and Citizenship’s website www.eta.immi.gov.au or through participating airlines & travels agents overseas.

•  If you are not from an ETA eligible country: spouse and unmarried dependent children may be included in the subclass 456 visa application. Guests and friends may apply for a Tourist Visa (subclass 676). You can obtain the form via the Department of Immigration and Citizenship’s website at www.immi.gov.au/visitors/tourist/676/apply-person.htm.

How the Event Organiser can assist the IECN to fast track visa applications for event participants
The IECN does not require personal details and registration payment confirmation from Event Organisers about event participants who are eligible to apply for an electronic (ETA 977) visa. The IECN does require personal details and registration payment confirmation from Event Organisers about event participants who must lodge a visa application for a subclass 456 visa.

The following information refers to the liaison procedure that Event Organisers should follow for subclass 456 event participants only. The IECN can offer the Event Organiser (EO) additional assistance by liaising with the post decision-maker processing the subclass 456 event participant's visa application. For the IECN to offer this assistance, EOs need to provide approved delegate lists of the subclass 456 visa applicants only to the nearest departmental International Events Coordinator to their place of business, confirming the delegates' registration (and payment) to attend the particular event. The locally-based IEC will then notify the relevant overseas posts and request facilitation of the applicants' visa processing, if possible. As you are located in Perth, I encourage you to contact our Perth IEC, Paul Davis. Overseas inquiries can be made on 61 1300 550 684.

All subclass 456 visa applicants for events should note that event registration does not guarantee visa grant. In order to be granted a visa to visit Australia,a subclass 456 visa applicant must demonstrate that they meet all the legislative requirements for visa grant, including meeting the bona fide and character checks. Visa processing is stringent and subclass 456 visa applicants are advised, in the current global situation, to apply for a visa well in advance (4 - 6 weeks) of their intended date of travel, if possible.