1. What Is Visa Condition 8558?

Condition 8558 on Australian Visitor Visa subclass 600 requires that the visa holder does not stay in Australia for more than 12 months in any 18-month period. This calculator helps determine compliance with this condition.

2. How The Calculator Works

The calculator checks if your total stay days in any rolling 18-month period exceed 365 days:

Where:

• Total_stay_days — Sum of all stay durations within any 18-month window
• 365 days — Maximum allowed stay under condition 8558
• 18 months — The rolling period to evaluate

3. Importance Of Compliance

Details: Violating condition 8558 may result in visa cancellation, future visa refusals, or entry bans. It's crucial to track all stays in Australia.

4. Using The Calculator

Tips: Enter all your stay durations in Australia (in days) as comma-separated values. The calculator will sum them and check against the 12-month limit.

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 precise does the calculation need to be?
A: Immigration counts calendar days, including arrival and departure days. Even one day over can cause compliance issues.

Q3: What if I have multiple entries?
A: All stays count toward the total. The calculator sums all your stays to check compliance.

Q4: Does this apply to all 600 visas?
A: Only visas with condition 8558. Check your visa grant letter for specific conditions.

Q5: What if I need to stay longer?
A: You may need to apply for a different visa or leave Australia before reaching the limit.