Extension of certain Subclass 600 visas held by Ukraine passport holders
2.05B Extension of certain Subclass 600 visas held by Ukraine passport holders
Despite anything in Division 600.5 of Schedule 2, a visa to which subregulation (2) of this regulation applies is a temporary visa permitting the holder to:
travel to and enter Australia until the later of:
the original validity end date of the visa; and
6 months after the original remain end date of the visa; and
remain in Australia, after each entry, for a period that is 6 months longer than the original remain period of the visa.
Eligibility for extension
This subregulation applies to a visa, at and after the end of 23 February 2022, if:
the visa is a Subclass 600 (Visitor) visa; and
on the date of grant of the visa, the person to whom the visa was granted held a valid passport issued by Ukraine; and
the original remain end date of the visa is:
on or after 23 February 2022; and
before 1 July 2022; and
on 23 February 2022:
the person is in Australia; and
the visa is in effect.
Definitions
In this regulation:
original remain end date of a Subclass 600 (Visitor) visa held by a person means the day that, on 23 February 2022, is the last day on which, disregarding this regulation, the person can remain in Australia under the visa (without leaving and re‑entering Australia).
original remain period of a Subclass 600 (Visitor) visa held by a person means the period specified in relation to the visa as mentioned in clause 600.511 or 600.512 of Schedule 2 as the period for which the person can remain in Australia after each entry under the visa.
original validity end date of a Subclass 600 (Visitor) visa held by a person means the last day on which, disregarding this regulation, the person can travel to and enter Australia under the visa.
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