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APPLICATION FOR A BUSINESS VISITOR VISA (FOR A STAY OF UP TO 3 MONTHS)
Temporary stay of people seeking to enter Australia for less than 3 months for business
Requirements:
1. Duly completed and signed Forms 456 "Application for a Business Visitor Visa (for a stay of up to 3 months) – application Form 456 may be also be downloaded from the websites www.mauritius.embassy.gov.au and www.immi.gov.au
2. Visa processing fee of Mauritian rupees 2,600. Payment must be made in Mauritian Rupees in cash or by bank guaranteed cheque made to the order of the Australian High Commission. Personal and other cheques, other methods of payments and payment in other currencies are not accepted.
3. One recent passport size photograph of the applicant and for all persons included in the application (eg spouse and children)
4. A valid passport with at least 6 months validity after departure for the applicant and for all persons included in the application (eg spouse and children)
5. A copy of the FULL birth certificate for all children included in the application showing the names of both parents (father and mother)
6. A copy of the marriage certificate for the spouse included in the application
7. A detailed statement describing the business you wish to conduct in Australia, that is, the purpose of your visit, the name and contact details of your Australian contact(s), dates of visit and expected length of stay in Australia and details of who will meet the cost of the trip and all related expenses
8. A copy of the invitation from your Australian contact indicating the purpose of your visit, dates of visit and expected length of stay in Australia
9. A supporting statement from your employer if you will be travelling on behalf of the company for which you work
10. Evidence of work-residence permit for Mauritius if you are a citizen of another country operating a business in Mauritius or if you are employed by a Mauritian company
11. Evidence of funds must be provided if you have included your close family members (spouse and children under the age of 18 years to be included at the same time) on your application form
12. Applicants aged 70 years and over must provide the following additional information:
- a certificate of health and fitness to travel from their medical practitioner (please
Request a copy of the 70 years and Over Doctor’s proforma from Reception or Visa Counter)
- a health insurance covering their period of stay in Australia
The processing time for a Business Short Stay visa is 2 to 5 working days if the application is fully documented. However, additional time may be required if the application is not fully documented and if an interview is warranted. Applicants are urged to lodge their applications at least 3 weeks before proposed date of departure.
Applications must be lodged at this office on any of the following days:
Applications may be lodged at this office on any MONDAY, TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm