The ICC Sydney is only 8km from Sydney Airport and accessible by many modes of transport.
Cruise into Darling Harbour on a ferry with direct services from Circular Quay, King Street Wharf or Pyrmont Bay Wharf. View Ferry services to plan your trip.
The Light Rail travels right through a number of Darling Harbour stations including ICC Sydney’s stops, Convention Centre and Exhibition Centre. The Light Rail starts at Central Station in the CBD and travels to Dulwich Hill in the inner west.
A short walk from Central or Town Hall will take you directly to Darling Quarter, Tumbalong Park and Sydney Visitor Centre. Town Hall and Central Stations are a 10-minute walk from ICC Sydney.
ICC Sydney has its own bus stop. Bus routes 389 and 501 stop at Harris Street near Allen Street – a 10-minute walk from ICC Sydney.
ICC Sydney has two car park facilities located within the Exhibition Centre and Aware Super Theatre, comprising a total of 826 car spaces. Additionally, there are secure car parks located in and around Darling Harbour, including Wilson Harbourside Car Park and Wilson Darling Square Car Park.
The best taxi and Uber drop off and pick up locations include the new Iron Wharf Place next to Harbourside Shopping Centre and Zollner Circuit on the Southern end of Aware Super Theatre, both accessed via Darling Drive.
A Water Taxi is a great option for getting to and from Darling Harbour. Water Taxi’s depart from The Rocks, Circular Quay, The Opera House and Luna Park. Click here for more information.
Darling Harbour is home to numerous hotels within walking distance of the ICC Sydney. IMARC has secured a number of discounted accommodation options for delegates. Please complete your registration and we will send you the discounted options via email.
Sydney is a vibrant capital and the largest city in Australia. It is an essential stop in any visitor's itinerary. It’s also an excellent introduction to Australia and New South Wales, the country’s most diverse state.
Sydney is home to must-visit icons like the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, but this Harbour City has so much more to offer.
Plan your visit by searching for things to do during your stay.
This fact sheet is a general guide and explains the most common visa options for participants travelling to Australia to participate in the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC).
These are the visa options available presently, and this information is valid on 5 August 2022. The Department of Home Affairs reserves the right to change regulations, and visa application charges (VAC) may also be subject to change.
There are many visa options available to people wishing to visit Australia. The appropriate visa option will depend, amongst other things, on the person's purpose for visiting Australia.
The visa options provided below are based on the activities of the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) participants.
Attendees and speakers may be eligible to apply for the following visa options:
Visitor (subclass 600)(Business stream) visa. For more information, please click here.
Electronic Travel Authority – ETA (subclass 601). For more information, including eligible passport holders, please click here.
eVisitor (subclass 651)(Tourist Stream) visa. For more information, including eligible passport holders, please click here.
As the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) is a specialised conference that is not open to the public, international exhibitors may be eligible to apply for the following visa options:
Visitor (subclass 600)(Business stream) visa. For more information, please click here.
Electronic Travel Authority – ETA (subclass 601). For more information, including eligible passport holders, please click here.
eVisitor (subclass 651)(Tourist Stream) visa. For more information, including eligible passport holders, please click here.
International media including journalists, and media personnel (commentators, film and broadcasting crews) travelling to Australia to cover an event, at the invitation of an Australian organisation, and where the production or broadcast is intended for Australian audiences may be eligible to apply for a:
Temporary Activity (subclass 408) Entertainment visa. For more information, please click here.
International journalists or other media personnel travelling to Australia to cover an event, where the production/broadcast is not intended for Australian audiences may be eligible to apply for a:
Temporary Work (subclass 400) Short Stay Specialist visa. For more information, please click here.
As visa applications are lodged online, applicants must create an ImmiAccount.
ImmiAccount is a single point of entry into the Department’s online visa services , and information about applying online is available on the website.
Visa applicants outside of Australia will need to provide biometrics when they apply for a visa that is part of the Australian biometrics program, or where they are from a country, or located in a country at time of application that is part of the Australian biometrics program.
For information regarding Australia’s biometric program including visas and countries that are part of the program, please click here.
Processing times may be impacted each month by changes in application volumes, seasonal peaks, complex cases, and incomplete applications.
Visa applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances including:
For this reason, we advise that visa applications should be lodged at least 6 to 8 weeks prior to an event participant’s intended date of travel to Australia.
Visa holders must comply with their visa validity and visa conditions while in Australia. When granted an Australian visa, they are issued with a visa grant notice that explains the conditions of the visa, including the approved period of stay in Australia and entry requirements.
A visa may be cancelled if the visa holder breaches any of the conditions of the visa. Visa holders are advised to carry a copy of their visa grant notice when travelling for their own reference.
Once a visa is granted, it is the visa holder’s responsibility to be aware of, and abide by, any conditions of the visa as explained in the visa grant notification. This includes the number of entries to Australia permitted under their visa, and the period of time they can remain in Australia. If the visa expires while they are still in Australia, they will become an unlawful non-citizen and may be detained and removed from Australia. They may also be subject to an exclusion period, which could prevent them from re-entering Australia in the future.