1. What is Condition 8558?

Condition 8558 is a requirement for Australian Visitor Visa (subclass 600) holders, stating that you must not stay in Australia for more than 12 months in any 18-month period. This applies even if you have multiple entries.

2. How the Calculator Works

The calculator checks compliance with condition 8558:

Key Points:

• The 18-month period is a rolling window - every possible 18-month period must be checked
• All stays within Australia count toward the total
• The calculation is based on calendar days (including arrival and departure days)

3. Importance of Compliance

Details: Violating condition 8558 may result in visa cancellation, affect future visa applications, or lead to exclusion periods from Australia.

4. Using the Calculator

Instructions: Enter each stay duration in days, one per line. For accurate results, you should enter stays in chronological order. The calculator sums all durations and checks if they exceed 365 days.

Note: This is a simplified version. For precise calculation, you should use entry and exit dates to properly account for the rolling 18-month period.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Does the 18-month period reset when I leave Australia?
A: No, it's a rolling period. Any 18-month window must not exceed 12 months of stay.

Q2: How is the 18-month period calculated?
A: It's calculated backward from any given day - your total stay in the preceding 18 months must not exceed 12 months.

Q3: What if I have multiple entries?
A: All stays within any 18-month period are cumulative, regardless of how many entries you have.

Q4: Does time spent in Australia on other visas count?
A: No, only time spent on the subclass 600 visa counts toward condition 8558.

Q5: What happens if I exceed the limit?
A: You may face visa cancellation and could be barred from returning to Australia for a period.