Visa options

Participants, attendees and speakers that will not be working, performing or otherwise be paid to contribute at the event may be eligible to apply for the following visa options:

Participants, speakers or other contributors that will be working, or otherwise be paid to contribute at the event may be eligible to apply for the following visa options:

New Zealand passport holders:

Most New Zealand citizens who enter Australia on a New Zealand passport do so under the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement. New Zealand citizens who enter Australia under this arrangement do not have to apply for a visa before travelling. They are granted a Special Category visa (subclass 444) (SCV) on arrival in Australia, subject to meeting certain health and character requirements.  New Zealand citizens who hold a Special Category visa (subclass 444) (SCV) are allowed to work.

Australian border requirements:

Australia has strict border measures in place to protect the health of the Australian community. Please see the attached factsheet for COVID-19 international travel information including travel exemptions, vaccinations status, and pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirements.  For further information regarding travel restrictions and exemptions, please use the following link: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/travel-restrictions