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Visa Information for International Delegates
The International Symposium of Fish Nutrition and Feeding (ISFNF) has been registered with the International Event Coordinator Network (IECN) of the Department of Home Affairs, Australia. This assists delegates and speakers with visa requirements for entry to Australia.
Q. What visa options are available for participants, attendees, and speakers who are not being paid to contribute?
A. You may be eligible for one of the following:
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Visitor (subclass 600) Business stream visa
Electronic Travel Authority – ETA (subclass 601) (for eligible passport holders)
eVisitor (subclass 651) Business stream visa (for eligible passport holders)
Q. What supporting documents should I provide for a Visitor (subclass 600) visa?
A. Visitor (subclass 600) Business visa applicants should include as much information as possible to support their visa applications.
- Evidence of international travel outside your country (e.g. visas, entry/exit stamps)
Information and evidence of attendance at similar events
Q. What visa options are available for speakers, presenters, exhibitors, or contributors who are being paid?
A. Speakers, presenters, exhibitors, or other contributors who will be working, or otherwise be paid to contribute at the event, may be eligible to apply for one of the following visa options:
Temporary Activity (subclass 408) – Invited Participant visa requires a letter of support from an Australian organisation (legislative requirement).
Temporary Work (subclass 400) – Short Stay Specialist visa for contributors where there is no inviting Australian organisation.
Q. Do I need to provide biometrics?
A. Yes, if you are outside Australia and applying from (or are a citizen of) a country that is part of the Australian biometrics program.
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Q. Are there health and character requirements?
A. Yes, Most visa applicants must meet minimum health standards before they can be granted a visa, and the department may assess your health as part of the visa application process. These include:
Meeting minimum health standards (“health requirement”)
Meet the character requirements (“good character”)
Q. How long does visa processing take?
A. Visa applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances, including:
- Lodging a complete application with all supporting documents
- Response time to requests for further information regarding your application
- Time taken for health, character, and national security checks
- Time taken to receive information from external agencies
- Global demand at the time of application
Recommendation: Submit your application at least 6–8 weeks before your intended travel date.
Important note
Visa regulations may change at the discretion of the Department of Home Affairs. Please check official resources for the most up-to-date information.
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Key DatesConference Dates: 18 - 21 May 2026 Abstract Submission Opens: August 2025 Early Registration Opens: August 2025 General Registration Opens: February 2026 |
Contact UsAgentur Pty Ltd (ABN 57 151 252 989) 15 Cavenagh Street, Darwin NT 0800, Australia GPO Box 1767, Darwin NT 0801, Australia Email: ISFNF2026@agentur.com.au |