The CBA advises all delegates to apply as soon as possible for their visa. The latest that delegates can make a visa application for the conference is the 9th March. After this date applications may not be processed in time for them to attend the event. Ideally to ensure that you do get your visa you should apply by the 28th Feb to allow 8 weeks for processing.
Under Australia’s universal visa system, all visitors must have a valid visa to travel to and enter Australia (apart from New Zealand passport holders, who can obtain a visa on arrival).
All applicants will need letters of invitation and then a letter confirming registration. We will provide these.
The CBA recommends delegates apply for a Business Visa. The type of Business Visa you need to apply for will depend on your nationality.
Types of visa:
Visa type: eVisitor
- Available to EU passport holders.
- It takes a minimum of 2 weeks to process
- You can stay in Australia for up to three months on each visit within a 12 month period from the date of grant.
Eligibility requirements, fees and application form for the eVisitor Visa.
Visa type: ETA (Business Entrant – Short Validity)
- Passport holders from Canada, USA, Singapore, Taiwan, Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan can apply for an electronic visa.
- It takes a minimum of 2 weeks to process.
- There is no visa application charge. A service charge of $20 applies.
- You can stay in Australia for up to three months on each visit within a 12 month period from the date of grant, or for the life of the passport if it is less than 12 months (single or multiple entry).
Eligibility requirements, fees and application form for the ETA Visa.
Visa type: Business (Short Stay)
- Passport holders from countries not listed in the eVisitor or ETA requirements will need to apply via paper application, at a cost of $120. See the full list of visa charges here.
- Delegates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this visa can take a minimum of 6-8 weeks to process.
- You can make a short business visit to Australia for up to three months during your visa validity period.
- Applicants from Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are required to provide biometric information. For more information, click here.
Eligibility requirements, fees and application form for the Business (Short Stay) Visa.
Key contact details for visa applications
Gary Linnane, Head ABC Secretariat, is the key contact at Australian Broadcasting Corporation (CBA conference host). Delegates may be required to list Mr. Linnane’s details on their visa application.
Mr Gary Linnane
Head ABC Secretariat
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
T: +61 2 8333 5366
F: +61 2 8333 5482
