You can usually do short business visitor activities, such as business meetings, contract discussions, employment enquiries, government visits, or conferences where you are not paid by the organiser.
Visa rule 8115 allows only business visitor activities while you are in Australia. It is mandatory for the subclass 600 Business Visitor and Frequent Traveller streams, and for subclass 601 and 651 visitor visas.
Business visitor activities can include making general business or employment enquiries, investigating or negotiating contracts, taking part in an official government-to-government visit, or attending a conference, trade fair or seminar if you are not paid by the organiser.
It does not allow you to work for, or provide services to, a business or person based in Australia. It also does not allow selling goods or services directly to the public in Australia.
Some short business-related visits may fit this rule when your employment or business remains overseas. For example, an overseas investor may come to Australia for a short period to investigate or negotiate an investment contract.
The exact activity matters. If the activity looks like paid work in Australia, the visa may not be suitable.
Last checked 14 August 2026.