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Australian immigration reports rise in short stay business visa apps
Australian immigration reports rise in short stay business visa apps
| Published: | 22 Feb at 11 AM |
The Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship has reported a rise in short-term business visits last year, according to workpermit.com.
New figures reveal that more than 120,000 applications were processed for the 456 subclass short stay business visa during the final quarter of last year. Under the regulations for this visa, the holder is permitted to stay in the country for three months in order to partake in business activities including attending conferences, delivering presentations or handling negotiations.
The new figures, published by Australian immigration, reveal an 11.4 per cent rise in applications between September and December last year. The increase in short-term business visa applications means that 456 visa applications now make up 14 per cent of all visa applications for Australia.
The largest increase in applications was from Chinese applicants, with nearly 21,000 lodged by citizens of China. A spokesman for Australia’s immigration department said that the rise was a sign of the strong business ties between the two countries.
New figures reveal that more than 120,000 applications were processed for the 456 subclass short stay business visa during the final quarter of last year. Under the regulations for this visa, the holder is permitted to stay in the country for three months in order to partake in business activities including attending conferences, delivering presentations or handling negotiations.
The new figures, published by Australian immigration, reveal an 11.4 per cent rise in applications between September and December last year. The increase in short-term business visa applications means that 456 visa applications now make up 14 per cent of all visa applications for Australia.
The largest increase in applications was from Chinese applicants, with nearly 21,000 lodged by citizens of China. A spokesman for Australia’s immigration department said that the rise was a sign of the strong business ties between the two countries.
