RA1.5 People exempt from having to obtain a residence visa

Immigration Regulations 1999 Schedule 1, Part 1

The following people are exempt from having to obtain a residence visa:

1. people exempted from having to hold a permit under the Immigration Act 1987 or Immigration Regulations 1999; and
2. people who hold a current permanent residence visa (including a resident return visa) issued by the Government of Australia.

   Note: People in these two categories are not eligible for a permit or exemption if covered by s 7 of the Immigration Act 1987. They must apply for and obtain a residence visa and also have a special direction made authorising them to be granted a residence permit (see S2).

Effective 04/12/2006