Amendments to Create the New eVisitor
27 October 2008 legislation change
Client summary
From 27 October 2008, the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’) are amended to introduce the new Visitor (class TV) and eVisitor (subclass 651).
Affected legislation
The following provisions of the Regulations are amended:
- Division 1.2
- Division 2.2
- Division 2.3
- Division 2.9
- Division 3.1
- Schedule 1 – new Item 1218AA
- Schedule 2 – new Part 651
- Schedule 4
- Schedule 9
Additional information:
The eVisitor (subclass 651) has been introduced as part of the Government’s commitment to support a uniform visa product for short-stay visitors from the European Union.
To be eligible to be granted an eVisitor (subclass 651), amongst other things, an applicant must hold an eVisitor eligible passport and genuinely intend to visit Australia temporarily as a tourist or for business purposes.
Successful applicants can visit Australia on multiple occasions for 12 months immediately after the eVisitor (subclass 651) is granted. They can remain in Australia for up to three months on each occasion.
Transitional provisions: The amendments apply in relation to an application for an eVisitor made on or after 27 October 2008.
Forms: New application form 1362 (internet) will be available from 27 October 2008.
Instructions: PAM3 has been developed in relation to these changes.