Information for international delegates

Do I require a visa?

Under Australia's universal visa system, all visitors to Australia must have a valid visa to travel to and enter Australia.

Note: New Zealand passport holders will normally be granted a Special Category visa on arrival, provided they meet health and character requirements; and permanent residents of Norfolk Island who may be granted a Permanent Resident of Norfolk Island visa on arrival).  For more information, see the fact sheet.

How do I apply for a visa to attend the conference?

For the best possible chance of obtaining a visa to travel to Australia to attend an event, you should:

• Determine which visa you should apply for.
  • See: Visa options for business events such as conferences, meeting or seminars
  • See: Business Visit Visa Options
• Apply for your visa at least 6–8 weeks before your intended date of travel to Australia (or two weeks for online applications) as visa processing times may vary.
• Consider Australia's health and character requirements, which you will have to meet as part of the visa application process.
  • See: Fact Sheet 79 – The Character Requirement
  • See: Fact Sheet 22 – The Health Requirement
• Lodge paper-based visa applications at the Australian visa office nearest to your current country of residence.
  • See: Immigration Offices Outside Australia

This event has been registered with the International Event Coordinator Network (IECN) of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). The information provided is to assist you in obtaining a Visa so you can attend the conference. IECN assistance will NOT guarantee a visa grant. Visa applicants must demonstrate that they meet all the legislative requirements for an Australian visa.

For more information on visiting Australia, please refer to the DIAC website www.immi.gov.au

Letter of invitation/Confirmation of registration

The Australian Institute of Criminology will provide letters of invitation for invited speakers only. A letter confirming the acceptance of your abstract can be provided on request, after you have registered and paid for the conference.

A formal confirmation of registration can be provided on request to events@aic.gov.au. Full name as it appears on passport, passport number and date of birth will need to be provided. Confirmation of registration will only be provided on completion of registration.