Overseas visitor tattoo permit - Queensland

Description

You will need this permit if you live outside of Australia and intend to visit Queensland to perform body art tattooing procedures for a fee or reward.

You can apply for a maximum of 31 days with a maximum of 2 permits per person per year.

If you live in Australia and are not licensed but want to visit Queensland to perform body art tattooing procedures, you must hold a tattoo operator or tattooist licence

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this permit, you must:

  • be 18 years or older
  • provide proof of where you will do the body art procedures
  • hold a current certificate in Maintain Infection Prevention for Skin Penetration Treatments (HLTINF005)
  • an application for a visiting tattooist permit to perform body art tattooing procedures must be made to the chief executive.

Duration

Permits will be issued for a maximum of 31 days

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
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You can find the current fees here.

Approval time

You must lodge your application at least 28 days before the proposed start date of the permit.

Administering agency

Department of Justice and Attorney-General

Office of Fair Trading

Industry Licensing Unit

Contact details

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