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Consequences of letting your visa expire while you are in Australia

Visa cancellation

If someone stays in Australia even after their visa has expired, they become an unlawful non-citizen and can be deported from Australia. In some cases, this can attract a three-year ban from being granted another Australian visa.


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By Chiara Pazzano

Presented by Annalyn Violata

Source: SBS




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If someone stays in Australia even after their visa has expired, they become an unlawful non-citizen and can be deported from Australia. In some cases, this can attract a three-year ban from being granted another Australian visa.


Highlights

  • Any non-citizen in Australia is required to have a valid visa.
  • People overstaying their visa become unlawful non-citizens and can be detained and deported from Australia.
  • If someone overstays their visa by more than 28 days, they may face a three-year exclusion period.

If you remained in Australia illegally for more than 28 days, any future application for an Australian visa will be subject to an exclusion period. 

 

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