21/09/2026
Australia Visitor Visa holders: can you still move from a visitor visa to a Work Permit or PR while staying in Australia?
Australia has announced an important change. On 17 September 2026, the Australian Government announced that a No Further Stay condition will be introduced across visitor visas, with the changes progressively rolled out over the next 12 months. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="0"}
So what does this mean?
If your Australia Visitor Visa has a No Further Stay condition, you generally cannot stay in Australia and apply for another visa that allows you to remain there, such as certain work or permanent visas. The exact effect depends on the condition attached to your visa and your circumstances.
β οΈ Important: This change does NOT mean every existing visitor visa has suddenly become invalid or that the condition is already automatically attached to every visitor visa.
The Australian Government says the new measure is for future visitor visas and will be progressively implemented over the next 12 months. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="1"}
Also remember, a Visitor Visa is for genuine temporary visitors. You cannot work in Australia on a Visitor Visa. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="2"}
So if your plan is to visit Australia and later move to a Work Visa or PR, do not assume that you can simply enter on a Visitor Visa and switch your status from inside Australia.
Always check the conditions attached to your visa and the rules applicable when you apply.
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