Visas
A visa permits a person who is not a citizen of the Velocity Interoperability Network to enter the Network for a stated purpose and period. Visas are issued by the Immigration Department of the Velocity Interoperability Network.
- Visitor visa
- Short stays for tourism, business meetings, conferences and exercises. Up to 90 days.
- Work visa
- Employment with an organisation inside the Network for up to two years.
- Member staff visa
- Staff of member organisations working across the Network on their member's behalf.
Before applying, read the entry rules on what may be brought into the Network, the application procedure and fees and the processing standards for each visa type.
Visa types compared
| Visa | Purpose | Maximum period | Renewal | Fee | Processing standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor visa | Tourism, business, visiting a member organisation, conferences and exercises | Up to 90 days | Not renewable | 40 credits | 5 working days |
| Work visa | Employment with an organisation inside the Network | Up to 2 years | Renewable once, on a new application | 160 credits | 15 working days |
| Member staff visa | Work across the Network on behalf of a member organisation | Period of the assignment | Renewed with the assignment | No fee | 10 working days; 20 with elevated clearance |