VISA & TRAVEL
Congress participants, attendees and speakers that are not working, performing or being paid to attend or contribute at the event may be eligible to apply for the following visa options:
- Visitor (subclass 600) Business stream visa – for more information, click here
- Electronic Travel Authority – ETA (subclass 601) – for eligible passport holders and more information, click here
- eVisitor (subclass 651) Business stream visa – for eligible passport holders and more information, click here
It should be noted that eligibility for an eVisitor visa and ETA will be determined by the country of passport that the applicant holds.
It is extremely important that delegates ensure that their applications are complete and fully documented as decisions are made based on the information and documentation provided in the application, against legal requirements set out in Australia’s migration legislation. Neither the provision of an invitation letter or a letter of support, or the IECN’s assistance with visa matters for event participants guarantees that a visa will be granted. The onus is on the visa applicant to demonstrate that they meet all the legislative requirements for the grant of an Australian visa. Once a decision is made, it is final and no further assessment or review of the application can take place. There is a guide regarding what information and documentation must be provided to support a Visitor (subclass 600) Business stream visa available on the department’s website at https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600/business-visitor-stream#HowTo.
See the ‘Gather your documents’ heading > ‘Show steps’ > ‘Genuine visitor documents’ heading and ‘Business visitor documents’ heading.
Congress participants applying for the Visitor (subclass 600) Business stream visa should also provide information regarding the reason or purpose of attending the congress, and how their employment or studies relates to the nature of the congress. Applicants should also provide evidence of any international travel outside of their own country (for example, copies of visas and passport pages containing entry and departure stamps), and information and evidence of attendance at similar events of this type/nature.
All prices quoted for INTER-NOISE 2026 are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include a Goods and Services Tax (GST). In Australia, GST is calculated at 10%.
Delegates carrying commercial goods or samples may need to obtain permits for their goods depending on the nature of the goods, regardless of value. Quarantine and wildlife regulations and other restrictions may also apply to certain goods. All travellers must declare amounts of $10,000 or more in foreign or Australian currency (notes and coins) you take into or out of Australia. For more information visit www.customs.gov.au.
International airports and major hotels provide money-changing facilities. Banks are generally open from Monday to Friday from 9:30am – 4:00pm. Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) are widely available.
International travellers can claim a refund of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) paid on goods bought in Australia. The refund only applies to goods taken as hand luggage upon departure. The refund will be paid on goods costing A$300 or more, bought from the same store. For details visit www.customs.gov.au.
Major credit cards, particularly VISA and Mastercard, are widely accepted. Most places also accept American Express.
In the case of an emergency, call triple zero (000) for ambulance, fire or police assistance throughout Australia.
