The 456 Business Visa is temporary visa that allows business people to make a short business visit to Australia for up to three months. Applicants on this visa typically attend conferences, negotiation or for exploratory business visits and sponsorship is not required.
Specifically on this visa you are allowed to:
* attend to business activities in Australia
* undertake limited work, if for example it is highly specialised and non-ongoing
* enter Australia any number of times during the validity period of the visa
* stay in Australia for up to three months from the date of each entry
* bring your spouse or dependent children to Australia.
There are strict eligibility criteria for this visa and the include:
Personal attributes and business background must be relevant to your business activities in Australia.
Explanation of the reason for your visit along with supporting evidence.
Having sufficient funds to support yourself and your family during your stay in Australia.
Meeting the health requirements and may undergo a health examination.
Satisfying character requirements