International Visa Support Pack

Host Organisation: Walking Football Australia / Walkaroos
Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Tournament Dates: 28 - 31 May 2026

1. Official Event Overview

The 2026 Walking Football World Championships will bring together national walking football teams from across the world to compete in an international amateur sporting tournament hosted in Brisbane, Australia.

The event celebrates the continued global growth of walking football and provides an opportunity for players aged W40 & M45+ to represent their countries in a friendly but competitive international environment.

Participating nations are expected from Europe, Asia, Oceania and other international regions.

The event will include:

• International national teams
• Men's and Women's competitions
• Multiple age categories
• International referees
• Coaching and technical staff

2. Event Details

Event Name:
2026 Walking Football World Championships

Host Organisation:
Walking Football Australia / Walkaroos

Location:
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Tournament Dates:
28 May – 6 June 2026

Purpose of Visit:
Participation in an international amateur sporting tournament.

Participants may include:

• Players
• Coaches
• Team managers
• Referees
• Medical staff
• Team support personnel

3. Visa Information

All international participants travelling to Australia must obtain the appropriate visa prior to arrival.

Participants are responsible for arranging their own:

• Passport
• Visa
• Travel
• Accommodation
• Medical insurance

Participants typically apply for one of the following visa types depending on their nationality:

• Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)
• Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408 – Invited Participant)

Visa requirements vary by country and applicants should confirm requirements directly with the Australian Government immigration website.

Tournament organisers cannot guarantee visa approvals and are not responsible for visa decisions made by immigration authorities.

4. Invitation Confirmation

Walking Football Australia and the Walkaroos National Organisation confirm that international teams have been invited to participate in the 2026 Walking Football World Championships in Brisbane.

National team managers or federation representatives may use this document as supporting evidence when submitting visa applications for players and delegation members.

If individual players require a specific invitation confirmation, requests should be made through the relevant national team manager.

5. Tournament Location

The tournament will be held in Brisbane, Queensland, one of Australia's major international cities and a global sporting destination.

Brisbane has extensive international airport connections and a wide range of accommodation options for visiting teams.

6. Tournament Director Contact

For visa support confirmation or additional event verification please contact:

Alan Templeton
Tournament Director
2026 Walking Football World Championships

Walking Football Australia / WalkAroos

Email: admin@walkaroos.com
Phone: 0432 967 829

7. Important Notice

This document confirms the legitimacy of the 2026 Walking Football World Championships as an international amateur sporting event.

All participants remain responsible for ensuring they meet Australian entry requirements and obtain the appropriate visa prior to travel.

The tournament organisers provide this document solely to support visa applications where evidence of event participation is required.

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