The Australian Sports Visa allows any professional or amateur
sportsperson, judge or adjudicator who wants to visit Australia to participate
in their field of sport.
Designed for sportspeople who are looking to improve the quality of
sport in Australia, the Sports Visa allows sportspeople to compete in a
specific event or series of events.
The Australian Sports Visa allows you to:
- take part in competition or training in Australia at a high-level
- compete against residents in Australia
- exit and re-enter Australia for a multiple number of times (while the visa is valid)
- stay in Australia and work in the nominated position (max. stay two years)
- undertake activities in Australia in the nominated position (max. stay two years)
You can also include the following people in your visa application:
- your partner
- dependent relatives
- dependent children
- your partner’s dependent children
You may bring any eligible secondary applicants with you to Australia
but all secondary applicants will need a separate visa application.
Short duration events
If you are competing as an amateur and playing for a club (usually 3
games), a Short Stay Business Visa may
be suitable. This visa is also suitable for judging or adjudicating a single
event or match.
General requirements:
In order to be issued with a Sports Visa, you must meet a number
of requirements.
You must be sponsored by:
- an Australian organization that promotes sport/sport events; or
- an Australian government agency or a foreign government agency
The validity period of the sponsorship is 3 years.
Nevett Ford Lawyers Melbourne
can assist with the Sports visa application and regulatory requirements. Please contact us for more information.
