Travel to Melbourne couldn’t be easier; the city is a major hub for domestic and overseas air travel and is also well serviced by rail, bus and even shipping connections. However you travel and wherever you’re from, the city is within easy reach.
With 429 scheduled international arrivals and departures from Melbourne each week you’ll find Melbourne closer and easier to travel to than you thought.
Melbourne Airport hosts car and mobile phone rental, showers, high-speed wireless internet, shopping and restaurants. It is a comfortable, modern and fully-equipped arrival point; from the moment you step off the plane, you’ll feel welcome in Melbourne.
Melbourne is an integral part of the Asia-Pacific region and a convenient gateway to its markets; being just eight hours flying time from Singapore, 10 hours from Tokyo and only 14 hours from Los Angeles. Melbourne operates in Tokyo’s time zone and overlaps with trading hours from the Middle East, across Asia and through most of the United States.
Visas and Australia
All visitors to Australia must have a valid visa before boarding their plane regardless of the length of stay.
Note: New Zealand and Norfolk Island passport holders do not usually need to lodge a visa application prior to their departure unless they have health and/or character concerns.
The International Event Coordinators Network at the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citzenship can advise you on the following:
- How to apply for a visa
- What visa to apply for
- When to apply for a visa
- Where to apply for a visa
Importantly, it is the policy of the conference NOT to supply an “invitation letter” to unpaid or unregistered delegates as it is NOT required and does NOT assist in the visa application process. Upon payment of registration fees, each delegate receives a confirmation letter of acceptance of registration and receipt of payment.