TBD Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 I have an application for 309/100 pending (made in late May) but no current Australia visa. I have had an invitation to attend and speak at a conference in Australia in a couple of months (relevant to work there once we migrate). Any view on what would be a suitable visa for me to enter Australia while my 309 application is pending (I have not had any RFI or similar and still have my medical to do, so do not anticipate getting my 309 in time to travel on it for the conference ) - I don't want any visa application I make to enter temporarily just now to mess up my 309 application? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussiebird Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 6 hours ago, TBD said: I have an application for 309/100 pending (made in late May) but no current Australia visa. I have had an invitation to attend and speak at a conference in Australia in a couple of months (relevant to work there once we migrate). Any view on what would be a suitable visa for me to enter Australia while my 309 application is pending (I have not had any RFI or similar and still have my medical to do, so do not anticipate getting my 309 in time to travel on it for the conference ) - I don't want any visa application I make to enter temporarily just now to mess up my 309 application? I think you can apply for a Evisitor visa which lasts for 12 months. You can stay for up to 3 months at a time within the 12 month period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEP Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 I’d be careful travelling on a visitor visa given the nature of your trip.... might be best to get some advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussiebird Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 On 25/06/2019 at 12:17, CEP said: I’d be careful travelling on a visitor visa given the nature of your trip.... might be best to get some advice. For what reason do you think CEP should be careful? Some people may need to visit Australia for whatever reason but clearly will return to the UK. Could be a wedding, funeral for a family member etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 4 hours ago, Aussiebird said: For what reason do you think CEP should be careful? Some people may need to visit Australia for whatever reason but clearly will return to the UK. Could be a wedding, funeral for a family member etc.... They are attending to speak at a conference which could be construed as work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 5 hours ago, ali said: They are attending to speak at a conference which could be construed as work Correct. Generally it will depend on whether the speaker is being paid to participate in the conference and/or whether they are selling anything. Best to get some advice based on the specific purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBD Posted July 1, 2019 Author Share Posted July 1, 2019 Thanks. Not being paid to speak. Nor am I selling anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 54 minutes ago, TBD said: Thanks. Not being paid to speak. Nor am I selling anything. Assuming your passport is from an eVisitor country then an eVisitor (651) visa for "Business Visitor Activities" would be the way forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussiebird Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 15 hours ago, ali said: They are attending to speak at a conference which could be construed as work Oh i see, makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBD Posted July 1, 2019 Author Share Posted July 1, 2019 7 hours ago, paulhand said: Assuming your passport is from an eVisitor country then an eVisitor (651) visa for "Business Visitor Activities" would be the way forward. Thanks. It is. Have just looked again and will fit the "Business visitor activitoes" definition on the IMMI website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBD Posted August 13, 2019 Author Share Posted August 13, 2019 I attended my conference, using a 651 visa, completing my landing/ entry card showing that I was entering for "Convention/ conference" (a specific box on the form). No query at immigration. Amusingly, the event I was attending was in a hall right next door to a Migration Institute of Australia conference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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