Australian Consulate-General

Hong Kong, China

Address: 23/F Harbour Centre, 25 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong - Tel: +852 2827 8881 - Fax: +852 2585 4457

Visas and migration

[ Business Visitor Visas ]

If you do not hold a passport from an ETA eligible country, and you wish to visit Australia for business purpose, you will need to apply for a business visitor visa at the Visa Office of the Australian Consulate-General. For further information on Business Visitor Visas, see: http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/index.htm

How to apply?

Application may be lodged personally, by your representative or sent to the Visa Office by mail.

For payment method, see: Visa and Citizenship Charges

Up to 10 working days - We urge you to lodge your application well in advance of your intended travel.

To make an application for a business visitor visa you will need to provide the following documentation:

A completed form 456;
see: Application for a business (Short Stay) visa (Form 456) (pdf)

The visa application charge;
see: Immigration Charges (fees)

Evidence of your employment, such as a letter from your employer stating your position, length of employment and reason for travel;

If you are self employed, documents showing that the business is registered and operating in Hong Kong;***

Further evidence of your employment such as taxation return documents or pay slips;***

Your business name card;

A letter from your business contact in Australia confirming the details of your visit;

Evidence of your funds, such as a recent bank statement;***

Your travel itinerary;

Your valid passport with evidence of your residence status in Hong Kong;

Your Hong Kong ID card;***

One passport sized photograph.

*** Bring originals plus one photocopy to include with your application.

Please do not lodge your application until you have all of the above information as incomplete applications can result in delays in processing.

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	A completed form 456; see: Application for a business (Short Stay) visa (Form 456) (pdf)
	The visa application charge; see: Immigration Charges (fees)
	Evidence of your employment, such as a letter from your employer stating your position, length of employment and reason for travel;
	If you are self employed, documents showing that the business is registered and operating in Hong Kong;***
	Further evidence of your employment such as taxation return documents or pay slips;***
	Your business name card;
	A letter from your business contact in Australia confirming the details of your visit;
	Evidence of your funds, such as a recent bank statement;***
	Your travel itinerary;
	Your valid passport with evidence of your residence status in Hong Kong;
	Your Hong Kong ID card;***
	One passport sized photograph.