AUSTRALIA BUSINESS VISA Mandatory Documents:

• Passport: Original passport that is valid for 6 months from the date of return. It should contain 2 blank pages. Notarised copy of all pages of current passport i.e. bio data page, alterations page & back page should be attached. Old passports, if any, to be enclosed too.

• Photograph: 1 photographs with white background. It should have 70% face view and should be 35mm x 45mm in size with glossy/matt finish.

• Covering Letter: A covering letter from the employer stating the applicant’s name, passport no., purpose & duration of stay, their tenure as well as details about who is bearing the expenses of the trip. The letter should be addressed to ‘The Visa Officer"

• Invitation Letter: An invitation letter from the host organization in Australia stating the conference/event registration details, itinerary and contact information of the business parties involved.

• Application Form: Filled and signed Visa Application Form.

• Travel Medical Insurance

• Covid Vaccination Certificate with 2 completed doses

Documents for Employed Individuals:

• Salary slips for the last 3 months

• Personal bank statement for the last 6 months

• Income tax returns (ITR-V) or Form 16 for the last 3 years

Documents for Self-Employed/Businessmen:

• Trade License or MOA or Partnership Deed

• Personal bank statement for the last 6 months

• Income tax returns for the last 3 years

AUSTRALIA VISIT VISA Mandatory Documents:

• Passport: Original passport that is valid for 6 months from the date of return. It should contain 2 blank pages. Notarised copy of all pages of current passport i.e. bio data page, alterations page & back page should be attached. Old passports, if any, to be enclosed too.

• Photograph: 1 photographs with white background. It should have 70% face view and should be 35mm x 45mm in size with glossy/matt finish.

• Covering Letter: A covering letter from the applicant mentioning their name, passport no., purpose of visit, duration of stay and details about who will fund the trip. For self-employed/businessmen, the letter should be on plain paper and for employed individuals it should be on company’s letterhead. The letter should be addressed to ‘The Visa Officer"

• Application Form: Filled and signed Visa Application Form.

• Covid Vaccination Certificate with 2 completed doses

• Travel Medical Insurance

Documents for Employed Individuals:

• Salary slips for the last 3 months

• Personal bank statement for the last 6 months

• Income tax returns (ITR-V) or Form 16 for the last 3 years

• Leave letter from the employer stating the applicant's name, designation, sanctioned leave dated and their tenure in the organisation.

Documents for Self-Employed/Businessmen:

• Trade License or MOA or Partnership Deed

• Personal bank statement for the last 6 months

• Income tax returns for the last 3 years

Documents for Minors:

• In case the child (below 18 years) is travelling with one parent, notarized NOC from other parent will be needed, along with the copy of their ID.

Documents from Inviter:

• An invitation letter mentioning applicant’s name, passport no., purpose & duration of stay as well as who is bearing the expenses of the trip. The letter should be addressed to ‘The Visa Officer"

• Copy of immigration status like passport, visa and utility bill.

• If trip is sponsored by the inviter, tax papers for the last 3 years, bank statements for the last 3 months & employment evidence will be needed.

Note: All documents are mandatory as per this above list. Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications result in visa refusal and delays in processing by the embassy consulate. The Embassy may ask for additional documents/personal presence while processing the Visa application/s. In certain cases embassy/consulate may take more processing time.