| Short term visits require either visitor visas or business | | | | government mayor or a representative of a |
| visas depending on the nature of visit. Three types of | | | | government agency. Sponsors may be requested to |
| visitor visas are available for individuals traveling to | | | | lodge a security bond of between $3500 and $7500. |
| Australia. Short term Business visas are of two types. | | | | There are several conditions attached to this visa, |
| All applicants must possess a valid passport issued by | | | | information about which can be found at [ |
| the country in which they reside. Applicants above the | | | | Business ETA |
| age of 70 need to complete a "Fit for travel" | | | | The Short Stay Business ETA (Electronic Travel |
| certificate from a registered MD. | | | | Authority) allows business persons to visit Australia up |
| Short Stay Visitors | | | | to three months. This visa is applicable for persons |
| ETA, or Electronic Travel Authority, allows entry into | | | | who wish to conduct business such as a conference, |
| Australia for a limited period of three months or less. | | | | negotiations or an exploratory business visit. In this |
| This visa is for persons who wish to enter Australia | | | | category two types are available depending on the |
| for tourism, visiting friends or relatives or for a short | | | | period of business. If the business is just for a short |
| period of study. Citizens alone can apply and not | | | | time, Short validity ETA is available. This type is valid |
| residents of USA. | | | | for twelve months with multiple entries and allows only |
| Tourist Visas | | | | a maximum of 3 months stay for each entry. The |
| Tourist Visas can be applied for if the stay is more | | | | second type is valid for as long as the passport is |
| than three months, but less than a year. This visa is | | | | valid. This type is business long validity ETA and is |
| also for persons who wish to enter Australia for | | | | available for a fee. This will allow multiple entries to |
| tourism, visiting friends or relatives or for a short period | | | | Australia for the life of passport and to remain in |
| of study. Further information of the necessary | | | | Australia up to three months on an entry. |
| documents to be attached with the application can | | | | Short Stay Business Visas |
| found at | | | | The Short Stay Business Visa allows for business |
| Sponsored Family Visitor Visas | | | | persons to visit Australia for up to three months to |
| The Sponsored Visitor Visa allows for a close relative, | | | | conduct business such as attend a conference, |
| who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident, to | | | | meetings or negotiations, or explore business |
| guarantee your visit. The visa is for a stay of three | | | | opportunities. A single-entry or multiple-entry visa may |
| months or less. This visa is applied by the sponsor in | | | | be issued. |
| Australia. This visa is also applicable for members of a | | | | Visa charges are $55 for all the above types except |
| Federal, State or Territory Parliament, a local | | | | the Sponsored Visa. |