Short Stay Business Visas

 Documents for a complete application

 • Form 456 – completed in English and signed by the principle applicant and each applicant aged 18 years and over

• A non-refundable Visa Application Charge (VAC) payable either by Cashier’s Cheque (if purchased in Bangkok or Nonthaburi, Samutprakarn provinces) or ‘Bank Draft’ (only if purchased in Thailand) payable to Australian Embassy Bangkok in Thai Baht.  See: Visa Charges

• A passport for each person included in the application that is valid for the total period of your stay in Australia

• One passport photo of each applicant included in the application

• Thai National Identification card for each applicant

• Evidence of family, employment and other ties to your country of usual residence

• A letter of invitation from the Australian business contact, if applicable

• Evidence that your employer is requiring you to attend the meeting / training course etc.

• Evidence that you have adequate personal funds, or access to adequate funds to support yourself (and any family members travelling with you) during the period of intended stay, for example, a current bankbook or bank statement with at least 6 months history of transactions. Cash or credit cards are not sufficient evidence of funds.
If you are providing a bankbook, you are required to provide the original bankbook which will be returned to you with your passport.

• If your employer is financially supporting your intended stay in Australia, evidence should be provided

• If you are employed you should present evidence of current employment in the form of an original letter from your employer outlining your present position, length of service, salary and period of approved leave. If you are self-employed, you need to provide evidence of business ownership such as business registration or shareholder’s certificate

Applicants over 70 years of age

• Evidence from your doctor stating that you are fit to travel to Australia without assistance and that you are likely to be fit enough to be able to return home without assistance

• Medical insurance to cover your full stay in Australia

Applicants under 18 years of age

• An original statement from an Amphur office (Thai Government District Office) giving permission from the non-travelling parent/s or legal guardian/s for the child to travel to Australia
OR

• Form 1229 signed by the non-travelling parent/s or legal guardian/s and witnessed at the Australian Visa Application Centre or by appointment at the Australian Embassy in Bangkok. This consent should confirm the permission of the non-travelling parent(s) or guardian for the child to travel to Australia and the period of time the child is permitted to stay in Australia

Consent Forms are also available from the Australian Visa Application Centre

Health examination

All applicants are required to meet health requirements. Generally, applicants for a visitor visa are not required to undertake a medical examination. A medical examination may be requested if you:

• are likely to enter a hospital or health care area, including nursing homes, for any purpose

• likely to be enrolled in or engaged in an Australian preschool-aged child care centre, including preschools and crèches, as wither and employee or trainee

• will enter a classroom environment for than 4 weeks

• are over the age of 70

• indicate that you may not meet the health requirement

You will be advised by staff at the Visa and Immigration Office, Australian Embassy Bangkok if a medical examination is required and you will be provided with the necessary forms required to undertake an examination.  Medical examinations must be undertaken by a doctor from a list of approved Panel Doctors

Medical forms and a list of approved doctors can also be obtained from the Australian Visa Application Centre

Application processing time

You can expect a decision on your application within 3-5 days from the day you lodge your application. The processing time may take longer if the application was incomplete at the time of application or if there are other issues with your application such as character issues relating to previous immigration history or criminal convictions, child custody issues, or if further medical checks are required. If your application is likely to take longer than 5 days, you will be fully informed of the reason for any delays.

If you wish to discuss any matter face to face with an officer of the Visa and Immigration Office you need to telephone and make an appointment. Appointments can be made by telephone 02 344 6400 between 14:30 and 16:30 hrs, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.


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