Visa restrictions Australia
There are various visa restrictions which could be imposed on certain visas. It all depends on what kind of visa is granted. Whether it is a visitor visa, work visa, student visa or other.
Visa restrictions are known also as visa conditions. The easiest way to know and understand your visa restrictions is to check them, on your visa grant. If you don’t have a visa grant handy you may check your visa through VEVO system on a Home Affairs webpage.
Most common visa restrictions Australia
While permanent visas usually have no restrictions there are a few which could be added to temporary visas. Most common visa restrictions relate to work and the duration of a visit.
Student visa holders can usually work part-time while on the session and full-time off-session, TSS visa holders can work only for the sponsor, and a visitor visa holder can’t work at all.
It is very important to remember the expiry date of the visa and leave the country or apply for another visa to avoid becoming unlawful non-citizen. Non-Australians without a visa may be detained and removed from Australia if caught by Federal Police.
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Breach of visa restrictions in Australia
Failure to comply with a visa restriction might be a ground for visa cancellation, so it is important to know what you can do and what you can’t while in Australia.
Types of visa restrictions Australia
In migration regulations, there is a whole chapter with various visa restrictions. Some of the visa restrictions must be imposed on certain visa some other ones are discretionary and it is up to the case officer if they’ll stick particular condition to the visa or not.
Visa restrictions are listed on a visa grant and have 4 digit numbers.
The most common visa restrictions are:
8101: (common for visitor visas)
The visa holder must not engage in work in Australia.
8104: (imposed to student visas)
In general, the visa holder must not engage in work for more than 40 hours a fortnight while the holder is in Australia. (there are exceptions where visa holder can work full time)
8105: (imposed on student visas)
In general, the visa holder must not engage in work for more than 40 hours a fortnight while the holder is in Australia. (there are exceptions where visa holder can work full time)
8107:
This one is restricting a visa holder to work only for a nominator on a nominated position.
8501:
Via holder must maintain adequate health insurance
8503:
This one prevents a visa holder from applying for another visa while in Australia. (restriction waiver could be exercised)
There are other ones as well. If you need to discuss your visa restrictions book a consultation with our migration agent.
