Applicant Obligations

If your application for a temporary visa is approved, the following conditions will apply to you.

Visa conditions

You must not:

• stop working for the employer who sponsored you for the visa either by becoming unemployed or changing employer
• work in a position or occupation that is inconsistent with the position nominated in the visa application
• work for another person or for yourself while working for the sponsoring employer.
  Example: Undertaking secondary employment.

You must maintain adequate health insurance whilst in Australia and holding a temporary resident visa.

If the sponsor ceases your employment or activity, you must do one of the following:

• find another employer who is willing to sponsor you, or
• leave Australia within 28 days unless your visa expires before that time, in which case you must leave Australia prior to visa expiry.

Under a nomination arrangement you can change the nominated position or sponsor by having a new nomination approved.

There may be other conditions of your entry and stay in Australia not discussed here. If so, these will be explained to you when you are granted the visa.

Changing sponsor

If you decide to work for another organisation or person while in Australia you will need to be sponsored by the new organisation or person and have them lodge a nomination. When the new nomination is approved you will be able to work for that sponsor for the period remaining on your visa without having to reapply for a new visa.

Taxation requirements

You must meet Australian taxation obligations if you work or engage in employment in Australia.

If you are intending to work as an entertainer.
See: Sportspersons and Entertainers Essentials

If you are intending to work as film and television industry personnel.
See: Film, television & audio visual essentials

If you intend to engage in work or employment in Australia, you will need to read information on the Australian Taxation Office's website.
See: Australian Taxation Office

Secondary applicant obligations

A secondary applicant (family member):

• can enter Australia with, or after you
• can leave Australia with, or before you
• must intend to remain a member of your family unit
• must maintain adequate health insurance whilst in Australia and holding a temporary resident visa.

Secondary applicants must abide by all Australian laws.

Condition 8501 - Maintain health insurance

If the visa is approved it will be subject to condition 8501.  This requires secondary applicants to maintain adequate health insurance whilst in Australia and holding a temporary resident visa.

Change in circumstances

You must notify the department of any change in your circumstances.
See: Form 1022 Notification of changes in circumstances (93KB PDF file)

 

Before lodging an application, please read all related obligation requirements.
See: Other obligations