1. What is Condition 8558?

Condition 8558 is a visa condition for Australian Visitor Visa subclass 600 that limits stays to no more than 12 months in any 18-month period. This calculator helps determine compliance with this condition.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following logic:

Where:

• Total_stay_days — Sum of all stay durations within any rolling 18-month (548-day) window
• 365 days — Maximum allowed stay under condition 8558

Explanation: The calculator checks all possible 18-month periods to find the maximum cumulative stay duration.

3. Importance of Compliance

Details: Maintaining compliance with condition 8558 is crucial to avoid visa cancellation, future visa refusals, or entry bans to Australia.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter all your previous stay durations in Australia (in days). The calculator will determine if you've exceeded the 12-month limit in any 18-month period.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How is the 18-month period calculated?
A: It's a rolling window - any consecutive 18-month period during your visa validity.

Q2: Does this include time spent outside Australia?
A: No, only days physically present in Australia count toward the 12-month limit.

Q3: What happens if I exceed the limit?
A: You may face visa cancellation and could be barred from re-entering Australia for 3 years.

Q4: Can I reset the clock by leaving Australia?
A: No, it's a rolling calculation - only the most recent 18 months are considered at any time.

Q5: Are there exceptions to condition 8558?
A: Very few exceptions exist, typically only for compelling and compassionate circumstances.