Travel and Visa

Travel

Melbourne Airport is approximately 25 minutes drive from the CBD. Skybus operates a Shuttle every 10-15 minutes daily, information can be found at www.skybus.com.au. Expect to pay $45 - $50AUD for a taxi to the CBD.

Campus map and City map.

Visa Information

Most conference delegates will apply for a Business Activities Visa, your partners / accompanying children may apply for a Visitors Visa. Both types of visa are generally valid for a 3 months stay. For delegates from the 34 ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) approved countries listed below, you do NOT need to ask the Secretariat for a letter of invitation.

Andorra
Austria
Belgium
Brunei
Canada
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong (SAR)
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Malta
Monaco
The Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
San Marino, Republic of
Singapore
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan*
UK - British Citizen or
UK - British National (Overseas)
USA
Vatican City

Citizens of other countries need to request a letter of invitation from the Secretariat, and present it to either the Office of Australian Visa Services or the Australian High Commission in your Country, and apply for a 456 Business or Visitor Short Stay Visa for Australia.

Please read this document for full information: visa-info.pdf

DO NOT DELAY - it could take quite a time to process visa applications in your country.