Visa
Information

AOHUPO/APS 2027 welcomes delegates from across the world. If you are travelling to Australia from overseas, you will need to ensure you have the appropriate visa in place before departing your home country.

Please Note

The AOHUPO/APS 2027 Organising Committee and ASN Events are not visa agents and are unable to provide immigration advice.

For all visa enquiries, please contact the Australian Department of Home Affairs directly.

Common Visa Options
for Conference Delegates

The following visa types are commonly used by conference attendees, speakers, and exhibitors. Eligibility depends on your passport country — please check the Department of Home Affairs website to confirm which visa applies to you.

Electronic Travel Authority

ETA (Subclass 601)

A quick, low-cost electronic visa available to passport holders from eligible countries (including most European nations, the US, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia, Taiwan, and others). Apply online.

→ Check eligibility and apply

Note for Malaysian passport holders

ETA applicants from Malaysia may be subject to additional information and documentary requirements. Please refer to the Australian High Commission in Malaysia for further guidance before applying.

eVisitor

(Subclass 651)

Free to apply and available online for eligible European passport holders attending events, conferences, or conducting short-term business.

→ Check eligibility and apply

Visitor Visa

Business Stream (Subclass 600)

For delegates from countries not covered by the ETA or eVisitor, or for those planning an extended stay — including passport holders from India and China. A stronger supporting documentation package is recommended for this visa type.

→ Check eligibility and apply

When applying for the Subclass 600, it helps to include:

  • Evidence of prior international travel (copies of passport stamps and visas)

  • Confirmation of registration and payment for AOHUPO/APS 2027

  • Evidence of attendance at similar conferences in the past

Special Category Visa

New Zealand Citizens Only (Subclass 444)

New Zealand passport holders do not need to apply for a visa in advance. The Special Category Visa is granted on arrival in Australia, provided eligibility requirements (including health and character) are met. Present a valid New Zealand passport and a completed Incoming Passenger Card (IPC) at immigration clearance.

→ Check eligibility and apply

Note: NZ citizens with criminal convictions that resulted in a term of imprisonment (whether or not suspended) should complete the enquiry form before travelling to check whether they may be affected at the border.

Visa Support Letter
(Letter of Attendance)

A visa support letter can be provided to assist with your application. This is not an invitation letter issued directly by the organisers — it is a letter generated through your registration dashboard confirming your conference registration.

To Download Your Visa Support Letter

  1. Complete your registration and finalise payment in full

  2. Wait for ASN Events to confirm your payment has been processed on our end

  3. Log in to your registration dashboard using your email and password

  4. Enter your passport details in the relevant section

  5. Navigate to the Documents section and click Visa Letter

  6. Complete all required fields and click GO

  7. A Download Letter button will appear — click to generate your PDF

Important: The visa letter will not be available until payment has been finalised and passport details have been entered. Please allow time for your payment to be processed before attempting to download.

Group Delegates’ Visa Letters

If you are part of a group registration and only some members require a visa support letter, those individuals' visa letters will be available once their share of the group payment has been processed.

If a member of your group cannot locate the visa letter download option after payment has been confirmed, please contact us and we will assist.

Biometrics

Some visa applicants are required to provide biometrics (fingerprints and a facial image) as part of their application. This applies based on the visa type applied for and/or the country the applicant is from or located in at the time of application.

→ Check if biometrics apply to you

Health and Character Requirements

Most visa applicants must meet minimum health standards before a visa can be granted. The Department of Home Affairs may assess your health as part of the application process.

→ Health requirements

Applicants must also meet character requirements to be granted a visa to visit Australia.

→ Character requirements

Visa Processing Times

Visa applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis and processing times can vary depending on:

  • Whether your application is complete, with all supporting documents and visa application charges included

  • How promptly you respond to any requests for additional information

  • How long it takes to perform required checks on your supporting documents

  • How long it takes to receive information from external agencies (particularly for health, character, and national security requirements)

  • Global visa processing times at the time of lodgement

We strongly recommend applying well in advance of the conference dates. Please allow sufficient time for your application to be processed.

Need Help?

For all visa and immigration questions,
please contact the Australian Department of Home Affairs directly:

→ immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

For questions about your registration or visa support letter,
contact the AOHUPO/APS 2027 team.