The Australian Government advises allowing a minimum of 6 weeks for processing of visa applications, so KBS 2024 delegates are advised to apply once they have confirmation of an accepted abstract, and no later than 5 April 2024.
Visa requirements differ depending on country of origin, but all KBS delegates who are not Australian passport holders will require a visa. Information for specific countries is included below. The most inexpensive and quickest options are outlined here.
Note: While a support letter from symposium organisers is not a criterion for granting of a Visitor visa to Australia, if you require a visa letter, please ensure that your conference registration fee is paid in full and then send an email to with “Visa letter request – first name, last name” in the subject line.
For further general information about travelling to Australia, including all visa options, click here.
Australian citizens should travel on an Australian passport. New Zealand passport holders are granted a visa on arrival in Australia. Check your eligibility here.
Travellers from 36 European countries, including the U.K. (British citizen), France, Germany and the Scandinavian countries, are eligible for the eVisitor (subclass 651) Business stream visa. This visa is free and allows visitors stay for up to three months at a time.
KBS 2024 delegates from the US or Canada can apply for the Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) Business Visitor stream. There may be a processing fee of up to AUD20.
KBS 2024 delegates from Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan can apply for the Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) Business Visitor stream. There may be a processing fee of up to AUD20.
If you do not hold a passport from the U.S., Canada or the European or Asian countries listed in the above categories, you can apply for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) Business Visitor stream.
There is a AUD190 service fee. Travellers can stay in Australia for up to three months.
Note: Depending on your country of origin, you may need to provide ‘biometric’ information as part of your visa application. Click here to see if that applies to you.
For more information and to apply, click here. It is advised you follow the step-by-guide before applying for the visa.
