Visa Applications

All travellers to Australia must have a valid visa before boarding their plane; they can not apply for a visa on arrival.

As this is an amateur sporting event for a short duration, participants will be eligible to apply for 421 Sports visa (or 977 for ETA).

Competing in an “amateur” capacity, they will be eligible for a VAC free visa. You must complete the Visa application process for each individual competitor no later than six (6) weeks prior to the Games.

Upon completion of the registration process all players will be provided with an official letter of registration, to be used when applying for your travel visa to Australia.

Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) Visa processing is available for the following countries:

  • Brunei
  • Hong Kong
  • Japan
  • Malaysia
  • Singapore
  • South Korea
  • Taiwan

You can apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) at www.eta.immi.gov.au

If your country is not listed above then you will be required to complete the application process through your nearest Australian visa office.

More information is available at www.immi.gov.au/immigration.htm