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Visa conditions FAQs
Australian immigration FAQs about visa conditions, with checked and reviewed dates.
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14 FAQs tagged with this topic.
Can family members be included in a subclass 485 visa, and what visa period and conditions apply?
Eligible family members can be included, but their criteria can affect whether the whole 485 application can be approved.
Can I change to a lower-level course on a Student visa?
Changing to a lower-level course may cause problems for your Student visa. One listed exception is changing from AQF level 10 to AQF level 9.
Can I get work rights on a bridging visa because I need to work?
Sometimes. Some Bridging A, Bridging C and Bridging E holders may be able to apply for another bridging visa without a work restriction if they meet the compelling need to work criteria.
Can I travel outside Australia on a bridging visa?
Usually no, unless you hold a bridging visa that includes a travel facility, such as a Bridging B visa during its travel period.
Can I work or study on an ETA?
Usually no for work, except limited business visitor activity. Study is also limited, and visa-rule problems can put the ETA at risk.
Can I work, volunteer or do online work on a subclass 600 Visitor visa?
Usually no, if visa rule 8101 is on your Visitor visa. Some unpaid volunteering, unpaid family support, or limited online work for an overseas business may be allowed, but paid work in Australia can put the visa at risk.
Can my Student visa stop me from applying for another visa in Australia?
Some Student visas include a rule that can limit your ability to apply for another visa while you are in Australia. The effect depends on the exact rule on your visa and whether any exception applies.
Do people applying for a Student visa need Overseas Student Health Cover?
Generally, people applying for a Student visa and family members coming with them need adequate health insurance, usually Overseas Student Health Cover.
How many hours can I work on a Student visa?
Most students cannot work before their course starts. While the course is in session, the usual limit is 48 hours per fortnight, unless an exception applies.
What enrolment and course progress rules apply to a Student visa?
Student visa holders generally need to stay enrolled, keep satisfactory course progress and attendance, and stay at the same or a higher course level unless an exception applies.
What happens after a Carer visa is approved?
A Carer visa is permanent. It lets the holder stay in Australia indefinitely and usually includes a five-year travel facility from the approval date.
What happens if I finish my course early on a Student visa?
If you finish your main course early, your enrolment may end earlier than expected. Home Affairs generally allows up to three months after early completion before considering visa cancellation for this issue.
What happens if my Visitor visa has a stay limit or departure rule?
You must follow the stay period and any extra stay-limit rules on the visa grant. Going over the allowed period can create cancellation, bond, sponsor and future visa problems.
What visa period, work and study rules apply to a subclass 590 Student Guardian visa?
The 590 visa period is usually linked to the student's visa and age, and the guardian is usually restricted from working and from studying for more than a limited period.