Can I work in Australia on this visa?

No. You may attend meetings, conferences and negotiations, but you cannot work for an Australian business, be paid by an Australian source, or sell goods or services to the public.

The Business Visitor stream allows a stay of up to 3 months. For longer business activity, a temporary work visa is the correct route.

What about APEC Business Travel Card holders?

India is not an APEC economy, so Indian passport holders cannot use an ABTC. The Business Visitor stream is the route for Indian business travellers.

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Australia Business Visitor Visa

The Visitor visa (subclass 600), Business Visitor stream — for short business activity in Australia.

ProcessingVaries by case
Visa categoryBusiness Visitor Visa
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Australia Business Visitor Visa — overview

The Australia Business Visitor visa is the Business Visitor stream of the Visitor visa (subclass 600). It is for short, genuine business activity — general business enquiries, negotiating or reviewing contracts, official government visits, and attending conferences, trade fairs or seminars. The cap is a stay of up to 3 months.

It is a visitor-class visa, not a work visa: you cannot be paid by an Australian source, work for an Australian business, or sell goods or services to the public. Applications are lodged online through ImmiAccount and the visa is digitally linked to your passport.

Lifeset Overseas helps you and the inviting Australian organisation assemble a clear, decision-ready business file so the purpose of the trip is established cleanly.

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Documents you need

Valid passport
A passport valid for your intended stay in Australia.
Genuine business visitor
Evidence you are travelling for genuine business-visitor activities, not employment.
Employer letter
A letter from your Indian employer on company letterhead naming your role, the purpose of travel and who funds the trip.
Australian invitation
An invitation from the host Australian company or organisation, with the event and meeting details.
Conference / event registration
Registration confirmation if you are attending a conference, trade fair or seminar.
Enough money for your stay
Proof of funds to support yourself during the visit, plus the return fare.
Health & character
You must meet the Australian health and character requirements.

5 steps

How the process works

Typical processing: Varies by case — use the Department's processing-time guide. Business cases with clear invitations are often decided quickly.

Step 1
Free eligibility review
We confirm the Business Visitor stream fits your trip and build a checklist for you and the inviting organisation.
Step 2
Build a decision-ready file
Employer letter, invitation and event documents are prepared and cross-checked before lodging.
Step 3
Apply online via ImmiAccount
The application is lodged and paid through the Department of Home Affairs ImmiAccount.
Step 4
Health, biometrics & follow-up
Complete anything the Department requests and respond promptly.
Step 5
Visa outcome
The decision arrives in writing; the visa is digitally linked to your passport.

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Costs & fees

Item

Amount

Visitor visa (subclass 600) application charge

Per applicant.

From AUD 200

Health checks, police certificates & biometrics

Third-party costs where requested.

Confirmed at booking

Government and third-party fees change often — we confirm the exact current amounts for your case before you pay anything.

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Frequently asked questions

Q.Can I work in Australia on this visa?: No. You may attend meetings, conferences and negotiations, but you cannot work for an Australian business, be paid by an Australian source, or sell goods or services to the public.
Q.How long can I stay?: The Business Visitor stream allows a stay of up to 3 months. For longer business activity, a temporary work visa is the correct route.
Q.What about APEC Business Travel Card holders?: India is not an APEC economy, so Indian passport holders cannot use an ABTC. The Business Visitor stream is the route for Indian business travellers.

Why it matters

Going it alone vs filing with us

On your own

Guessing the document list — one missing or wrongly formatted paper triggers a refusal.
Generic cover letters copied from the internet that officers recognise and flag.
No read on peak rejection windows or what this visa post is strict about.
Government and VFS fees are non-refundable — money lost if you are refused.
A refusal stamp follows you and weakens every future visa application.

With Lifeset Overseas

An honest case assessment before you spend a rupee on government fees.
A file built to the embassy's exact checklist and in the exact order.
Weak finances, ties or purpose identified and fixed before submission.
Previously refused? We can rescue and rebuild the file.
1,200+ approvals, handled by one licensed consultant end to end.

Refused before?

A refusal isn't the end

Refused applicants often win the second time — once the real reason is fixed. If a Australia visa has been refused, we:

Read the actual refusal letter and pinpoint the real gaps.
Advise whether to pull the officer's notes (CAIPS / GCMS) for the true reason.
Identify which part was weak — funds, employment, purpose or ties.
Tell you honestly whether to reapply now or strengthen the file first.
Rebuild a stronger application — same fixed fee, refusal or first try.

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A visa file is won or lost on the small things — a mismatched date, a thin financial trail, a document formatted wrong. We go deep into your profile, build every document properly, and give you an honest verdict before you commit. If your case isn't ready, we'll tell you — and tell you exactly how to fix it.

Free, honest assessment
We read your full profile and tell you straight whether your case is ready — before you pay anything.
Your file, built right
Every document prepared, apostilled, translated and stress-tested the way the embassy expects.
One consultant, end to end
The same person handles your case from the first call to the visa decision — no hand-offs.
We handle the process
VFS appointment, biometrics, submission and follow-up — we manage the moving parts for you.

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