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Cocos (Keeling) Islands visas

Cocos (Keeling) Islands business visa

Short business visits can use a Visitor visa, eVisitor or ETA (an online travel permit). Eligible business travel card holders have a separate visa-free route.

Ways to get a Cocos (Keeling) Islands business visa

  1. Visitor visa (subclass 600)

    eVisa

    People making a short business visit.

    Stay
    Up to 3, 6 or 12 months, depending on the permission granted.
    Valid for
    Some eligible visitors may receive a 10-year visa.
    1. Apply online for a Visitor visa.
    2. Provide biometrics at a visa centre if requested by letter.

  2. eVisitor (subclass 651)

    eVisa

    Passport holders from European Union or European Free Trade Association countries, plus Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, the United Kingdom and Vatican City.

    Stay
    Up to 3 months per visit.
    Valid for
    12 months.
    Entries
    Unlimited visits.
    Fee
    Free.
    Processing
    Some streamlined online applications are granted in minutes. Others need further checks.
    1. Apply online using your eligible passport.
    2. Provide additional documents if requested.

  3. ETA (online travel permit, subclass 601)

    eTA needed

    Holders of passports from the listed eligible countries and territories.

    Stay
    Up to 3 months per visit.
    Valid for
    12 months.
    Entries
    Unlimited visits.
    Fee
    A$20 service charge.
    Processing
    Some streamlined online applications are granted in minutes. Others need further checks.
    1. Apply online, or through a participating travel agent, airline or specialist service provider.
    2. Pay the A$20 service charge.
    3. Provide additional documents if requested.

Who needs it

People arriving from outside Australia for a short business visit need suitable entry permission unless an exemption applies.

Who doesn't

Eligible APEC Business Travel Card holders can enter visa-free for business trips of up to 90 days if their card shows the AUS code. Travel from mainland Australia does not require a visa for that journey.

How to apply

  1. Check whether your passport qualifies for eVisitor or an ETA.
  2. Apply online for the suitable business visitor permission.

What to bring

  • Passport.
  • Eligible business travel card showing AUS, if using that exemption.

Good to know

  • Use permission that covers your business visit.
  • eVisitor and ETA applicants must meet health and character requirements.
  • Business visitor permission and skilled work visas are separate options.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Cocos (Keeling) Islands?

People arriving from outside Australia for a short business visit need suitable entry permission unless an exemption applies. Eligible APEC Business Travel Card holders can enter visa-free for business trips of up to 90 days if their card shows the AUS code. Travel from mainland Australia does not require a visa for that journey.

What are the ways to get a business visa for Cocos (Keeling) Islands?

There are 4 options: Visitor visa (subclass 600) (an online visa); eVisitor (subclass 651) (an online visa); ETA (online travel permit, subclass 601) (an online travel permit); APEC Business Travel Card (no visa at all).

Who can go to Cocos (Keeling) Islands without a business visa?

Holders of passports from the listed countries and territories with an APEC Business Travel Card showing the AUS code.

Can I apply online for Cocos (Keeling) Islands?

Yes: Visitor visa (subclass 600), eVisitor (subclass 651) and ETA (online travel permit, subclass 601). People making a short business visit.

How long can I stay on a Cocos (Keeling) Islands business visa?

Visitor visas may allow up to 3, 6 or 12 months. eVisitor and ETA visits are limited to 3 months each.

What documents do I need for a Cocos (Keeling) Islands business visa?

Passport.; Eligible business travel card showing AUS, if using that exemption..

How do I apply for a Cocos (Keeling) Islands business visa?

1. 1. Check whether your passport qualifies for eVisitor or an ETA. 2. 2. Apply online for the suitable business visitor permission.

What rules do I have to follow on a Cocos (Keeling) Islands business visa?

Use permission that covers your business visit. eVisitor and ETA applicants must meet health and character requirements.

Does my passport change whether I need a business visa for Cocos (Keeling) Islands?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Cocos (Keeling) Islands visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a business visa for Cocos (Keeling) Islands be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

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