VISA INFORMATION

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Under Australia's universal visa system, all visitors to Australia must have a valid visa to travel to and enter Australia (other than New Zealand passport holders who 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).  

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There are many visa options available to people wishing to visit Australia. The appropriate visa option will depend, amongst other things, on the person's purpose for visiting Australia.
 

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Applying for a Visa
To determine what visa you need, please visit the Department of Immigration and Border Protection ‘Find a visa’ website.

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The Australian Government provide the following advice for the best possible chance of successful visa application:

• Determine which visa you should apply for. All workshop participants will require a visa applicable to a business event. The exact visa subclass will depend on what country you are coming from, how long you are staying, etc.

• Apply for visa well in advance of intended date of travel to Australia.  Information about visa processing times is available on the Department’s website: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/global-visa-processing-times 

• Consider Australia’s health and character requirements, which you will have to meet as part of the visa application process.

• If you are not eligible to apply for an eVisitor visa or ETA, ensure you obtain a confirmation of your registration, or a letter of invitation

• Lodge paper-based visa applications at the Australian visa office nearest to your current country of residence.

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More information on visas for business events can be found on the DHA website:

• Business Visitor Stream (subclass 600)

Invitation Letter
If you need a letter of invitation to apply for a visa, please request one by emailing the conference secretariat on mandalena@unsw.edu.au. Confirmation of registration (paid registration in full) is required before invitation letter can be provided.

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Domestic and International Flights

Sydney is serviced by Kingsford Smith Airport, which is the main international and domestic airport and Australia's largest airport hub. The Sydney airport is located in the suburb of Mascot, about 10 kilometres (6 miles) from the city centre and Coogee Beach.

All major international airlines have routes to Australia via Sydney and Australia has numerous domestic carriers offering both business and budget travel, connecting all major Australian cities and regional centres to Sydney. These include:

Qantas:  www.qantas.com.au
Virgin Blue:  www.virginblue.com
Jet Star:  www.jetstar.com
For more information on Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), visit www.sydneyairport.com.au

 
Getting to UNSW

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UNSW Sydney's main campus in Kensington is located in the eastern suburbs and is easily accessible by public transport.

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Use the Public Transport Trip Planner to plan your trip.

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Please check out UNSW Transport website for more detailed information on public transport options and also parking space.

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