Visa Application Information

Visa Application Information

This page is intended to provide general information only and does not constitute legal advice. RX Australia are not the Australian government visa granting authority. For information on visas to enter Australia, visitors should seek the most up-to-date information from Australian Government Department of Home Affairs.*

Participants, attendees and speakers that will not be working, performing or otherwise be paid to contribute at the event may be eligible to apply for the following visa options:


Visitor (subclass 600) Business stream visa 

For more information see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600/business-visitor-stream

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.

Electronic Travel Authority – ETA (subclass 601)

For eligible passport holders and more information see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601

Please note Electronic Travel Authority – ETA (subclass 601) applicants from Malaysia should note that there may be additional information and documentary requirements.  For more information please see: https://malaysia.highcommission.gov.au/klpr/Visas_and_Migration.html

eVisitor (subclass 651) Business stream visa

For eligible passport holders and more information see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/evisitor-651

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

Visa Application Process and Processing Times:  

Visa applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances including:

  • whether the applicant has lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents and paid associated visa application charges

  • how promptly the applicant responds to any requests for additional information

  • how long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided

  • how long it takes to receive information from external agencies, particularly in relation to health, character, and national security requirements

  • when the application is lodged taking the current global visa processing times into account

Processing times are impacted each month by cases that are complex, changes to volume of applications and changes to Ministerial Directions.  More information about visa processing times please see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/overview.  For this reason, we would advise that visa applications be lodged at least 6 to 8 weeks prior to a person’s intended date of travel. 

Visa Invitation Letter 

Visa Invitation Letter can be requested by emailing us at [email protected] after you have completed your registration and payment. 

Travelling to Australia

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 

Visa Status and Refusal

RX Australia is unable to provide update on the status of your VISA, or to impact or alter the outcomes of visa applications. You will need to contact the department of Home Affairs directly for questions or update. 

For information on visas to enter Australia, visitors should seek the most up-to-date information from Australian Government Department of Home Affairs.