If you are an overseas (Martial Arts) sports person intending to apply for a Sport visa (subclass 421) to participate/compete at national level in this sport you will require a letter of endorsement from the MAIA.

The letter of endorsement will confirm that the applicant:

has the ability to compete/coach/instruct at the national level in Australia [for all applicants other than trainees] or is currently competing/coaching/instructing at the national level in their home country [trainees only] and will be able to support themselves and any dependants through their sporting endeavours in Australia and will benefit the sport concerned in Australia.

The MAIA will only issue a letter of endorsement to accredited martial arts teachers/coaches who have established a genuine case.

It is usual that an appointment be made with an MAIA representative as the start point in this procedure.