Australian High Commission

Malaysia

High Commission address: 6 Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, Kuala Lumpur - Telephone: 2146 5555 - Fax: 2141 5773

CHECKLIST FOR SHORT STAY (BUSINESS) VISA (Subclass 456)

Processing time for applications lodged at the Australian High Commission, Kuala Lumpur :

Minimum 10 working days

Please note that except in exceptional circumstances, a decision will be made on the basis of information provided at time of application lodgement so please ensure that you submit a complete application.

PLEASE TICK AND ATTACH THIS CHECKLIST WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

The visa application charge is not refundable for refused applications.

TO BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION

 Form 456 completed, signed and dated. This form can be printed from our website: www.immi.gov.au.
 Visa application charge payable by cheque, bank draft or money order in favour of " Australian High Commission ". Payment via credit card (Visa or Mastercard only) is acceptable only if paying in person at the Visa office.
Passport (if unable to submit, must submit certified copies of every stamped page of your passport - we recognise certification by a Commissioner for Oaths or a Notary Public)
One passport size photo

EVIDENCE TO ACCOMPANY APPLICATION

 Letter from your employer indicating your position in the company and stating why you are required to travel to Australia for business
Evidence of funds (eg bank book/statement/fixed deposit)
 Letter of invitation (if any) from company in Australia

If you are self employed:

 Evidence of company registration, shareholder certificates etc to show that company exists
 An explanation of your proposed business activities in Australia
 Any other information that may satisfy the delegate that you intend a genuine business visit to Australia

HOW TO LODGE YOUR APPLICATION

Application should be lodged at least 2 weeks prior to the intended date of departure, to the Australian High Commission Visa office between the hours 8:30 am to 12:00noon, Monday to Friday. We also accept mailed and couriered applications. Applications are processed according to the above processing times.