On behalf of Irrigation Australia Limited and Exhibitions & Trade Fairs we welcome international visitors to attend this prestigious industry event.
If we can help you with your visit to Australia please do not hesitate to contact Sarah Stolze, Event Co-ordinator of Irrigation Australia 2008 on Tel: +61 2 9556 7988 or by e-mail sstolze@etf.com.au
Overseas visitors to Irrigation Australia 2008 must have a Business (Short Stay) visa, even if some tourism activities are planned for part of your stay in Australia. The VISA is called a 456 VISA if it is issued as a label into a passport or a 977 visa if it is issued electronically, i.e. no label.
The electronic visa is called an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) and is available through participating airlines and travel agents overseas when people book their airline tickets. To see if your country is eligible for an ETA please go to www.eta.immi.gov.au
For non-ETA countries, the 456 VISA can be applied for at your Australian Embassy (Missions) overseas. To find the location of your Australian Embassy go to http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/overseas/index.htm
Please ensure you allow a minimum of 6 weeks to allow time for your application to process.
Once you have organised your entry into Australia don't forget to book your Travel and Accommodation.
We look forward to welcoming you to Irrigation Australia 2008 in Melbourne.