1. What Is The 600 Visa 12 Months In 18 Months Rule?

The 600 visa for Pakistan typically allows visitors to stay in Australia for up to 12 months within any 18-month period. This rule helps ensure visitors don't effectively live in Australia on successive visitor visas.

2. How Does The Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple formula:

Where:

• Months In — Total months spent in Australia during the 18-month period
• Stays — Sum of all your stays in Australia within the last 18 months

Explanation: The calculation helps determine if you're approaching or exceeding the 12-month limit within any rolling 18-month window.

3. Importance Of This Calculation

Details: Proper calculation helps avoid visa compliance issues, ensures future visa applications aren't jeopardized, and helps plan future travel to Australia.

4. Using The Calculator

Tips: Enter the total duration of all your stays in Australia within the last 18 months. The calculator will show your cumulative time in Australia during this period.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is the 12-month limit strict?
A: Yes, exceeding this limit may result in visa cancellation or refusal of future applications.

Q2: How is the 18-month period calculated?
A: It's a rolling 18-month window looking backward from today's date.

Q3: What if I need to stay longer?
A: You may need to apply for a different visa type or leave Australia until your 18-month window resets.

Q4: Does this apply to all 600 visas?
A: This applies specifically to the Frequent Traveller stream for Pakistani citizens.

Q5: Can I combine different visa stays?
A: Generally yes - all time spent in Australia counts toward the 12-month limit.