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COVID-19 Response Package — refunds and waivers of Visa Application Charges


TeeTMI

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The following announcement was made as part of the Australian Budget last night. 

Please note - details of how refunds may be sought are not yet available. 

 

The Government will refund or waive the visa application charge (VAC) for temporary visa holders affected by the COVID-19 travel ban.

 

Prospective Marriage, Pacific Labour Scheme and Seasonal Worker Programme visa holders will be able to access a VAC refund. Temporary skilled workers and visitor visa holders will be eligible to have the VAC for a subsequent visa application waived, to allow them to return to Australia once travel restrictions are lifted. Working holiday makers will be eligible to have the VAC for a subsequent visa application waived, to allow them to return to Australia once travel restrictions are lifted or otherwise be able to access a VAC refund.


VAC refunds and waivers will be available to current visa holders who are unable to travel until the border reopens.
 

 

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