VISA Application – Invitation Letter Policy

We will issue an Official Invitation letter for your VISA application ONLY under the following conditions:
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after all persons covered in the letter MUST be registered and paid (competition entry fee is NOT refundable regardless of VISA application outcome) . If you cannot afford the registration fee, you cannot afford the travel costs.
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All persons included in the letter must provide the following information (Full name, Residential Address, Date of Birth, Passport Number, Passport expiry, phone number and email)
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we will NOT issue letters of invitation for people coming without registered competitors.
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we will not contact the Australian Embassy or chase up your application on anybody’s behalf
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We will ask for visual proof that people applying are practicing Taekwondo exponents (proof of rank, school details, link to photo/video of you in action, association details)
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We will not book your accommodation for you, we can provide suggested hotels near the venue only.
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All requests must be in writing on your organization letterhead, and written with all the etiquette expected from a martial artist. No phone calls, whatsapp calls, no messenger requests
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Do not use the word URGENT or ASAP if you have not yet registered for the event, that will only result in a non-response. If you leave you application very late, this is your problem, it will not change the requirements from our end.
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if your country does not allow online payments or credit cards, we will provide bank details for direct transfer. We will send letter upon proof of transfer receipt and money appearing in account.
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We will take no responsibility for the outcome of your application.
Whilst we enjoy the participation of competitors from all around the World, we take every step to ensure that all applicants are legitimate for the integrity of the event, and future events, along with matters of national security and immigration law.
Step 1 for all prospective applicants is – Register for the Event
Thank you for your understanding.
How do I obtain a VISA ?
For the purposes of your Visa application, all international participants need to check with the Australian Immigration Department, to ascertain whether you require a visa to enter Australia.
Official invitation letters will only be issued after registration has been made and paid.
Prior to applying for Visa be sure to have read through all additional requirements required by Australian Immigration: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-activity-408/invited-for-other-social-and-cultural-activity#Overview