The visa process will be online.
Official visa web site: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-finder
If you are from a country on the list eligible for ETA you can fill in the ETA online and you will in most cases get immediate response. You can see the countries eligible for ETA in the below email as well as a guide to how to fill in the application form:
More information and start ETA
There are two steps in the visa process:
However, some countries are requested to have their biometric data registered. This has to be done physically.
Australia works together with a company called VFS Global to carry out the biometric testing. VFS Global are active in many of the countries in Africa - but not all. The local organisers are working on an overview and what alternatives can be used.
For each country applying, VFS Global have set up separate web pages containing all of the information and it is relatively easy to follow.
You start here: https://www.vfsglobal.com/en/individuals/index.html
You must select Australia as the destination (right hand side of the page) before selecting where you are applying from – otherwise the page will not work properly. It works for some countries. The Local organisers have an enquiry logged with the Australian Govt on what options other countries have.
After the biometric data has been submitted the further process will be online, only. No interviews are required.
The online visa application form must be filled in. It is important that all steps in the online process will be followed carefully, and all required information provided. If not all required information is available, this will be a reason to decline a visa application.
A list of required information will be uploaded.
Applicants from Africa are requested to inform their national association about their attendance and application. Through the national associations your conference registration will be verified and a visa letter can be issued.
Plese follow each step of the online application form carefully and make sure that all required information is included before you submit your application.
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-finder
 
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