| 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.
The letter of endorsement is to be provided with your visa application
form to your nearest Department of Immigration and Multicultural
and Indigenous office for processing.
For further information about visa requirements go to the DIMIA
website at http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/special-activity/421/index.htm
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