Coronavirus and Temporary Visa holders (whose visa are expiring or have expired)

Visa Holders Who Cannot Return Overseas

If your temporary visa is expiring soon and you want to stay in Australia, apply for a new visa before your current visa expires. While decision is pending on your visa application, you may be​​​ granted a bridging visa that will keep you lawful in Australia.

If your visa has expired already, you must apply for Bridging E visa (BVE) immediately in order to maintain your lawful status in Australia.

If you require assistance with visa renewals or visa extensions it is important to obtain advice immediately as some conditions may require waivers which can prolong the application process.

Conditions on Visa

 “No further stay” (Conditions 8503, 8534 and 8535)  

Certain visas have a “no further stay” condition which restricts the visa holders to apply for other substantive visas without leaving Australia. You may request the Department to waive this condition if your visa has less than 2 months validity. Once approved, you are eligible to lodge a new visa application or a visa extension. 

Contact us to explore your eligible visa options.

Condition 8558

Certain visas have a condition which restricts visa holder to stay in Australia for more than 12 months in 18 months period. In such cases, you must apply for a new visa to remain lawful in Australia.

Please consider, if you stay unlawfully in Australia it may affect your ability to be granted a visa in future. If you are in such a situation, contact us so that we can explore your options and contact the Immigration Office to allow you to stay in Australia lawfully.

Visa Holders Who Cannot Return to Australia

Visa holders who are outside Australia and not eligible to travel will have to apply for a new visa when the travel restrictions are no longer in place if:

• Your temporary visa or bridging visa is expiring or has expired already; or
• You are unable to enter Australia for your new visa before date of initial entry for your visa to come into effect.
• If you are a Student visa holder and unable to return to Australia your status will not be affected if you postpone and continue your studies later. However, if time taken to complete your studies goes beyond your visa expiry date, you will have to apply for a new visa.

Contact us to explore your eligible visa options.