600 Visa 12 Months In 18 Months Calculator South Africa

Condition 8558 Calculation:

\[ Compliance = \begin{cases} \text{Compliant} & \text{if } \sum(\text{stay\_durations}) \leq 365 \text{ days in any 18-month period} \\ \text{Not Compliant} & \text{otherwise} \end{cases} \]

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1. What is Condition 8558?

Condition 8558 is a visa condition attached to Australian Visitor Visa subclass 600, which states that the visa holder must not stay in Australia for 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 checks all possible rolling 18-month periods (or custom period) to find the maximum cumulative stay:

\[ Compliance = \begin{cases} \text{Compliant} & \text{if } \sum(\text{stay\_durations}) \leq 365 \text{ days in any 18-month period} \\ \text{Not Compliant} & \text{otherwise} \end{cases} \]

Where:

\( stay\_durations \) — Array of individual stay durations in Australia (days)
\( rolling\_period \) — Typically 18 months (can be customized)
365 days — Maximum allowed stay in the rolling period

Explanation: The calculator checks all possible consecutive stays that fit within the rolling period to find if any combination exceeds 365 days.

3. Importance of Compliance

Details: Compliance with condition 8558 is crucial for maintaining visa validity. Non-compliance may result in visa cancellation, future visa refusals, or re-entry bans.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter each stay duration in days (e.g., "90, 30, 180"). The calculator will check all possible combinations within the rolling period (default 18 months). Ensure dates are in chronological order for most accurate results.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What counts as a "stay" for this calculation?
A: Any period spent in Australia counts, including consecutive stays or multiple visits. Days of arrival and departure both count as full days.

Q2: Does the 18-month period reset after leaving Australia?
A: No, it's a rolling window - any 18-month period during your visa validity must not exceed 12 months of stay.

Q3: What if I have multiple entries?
A: Include all your stays in Australia, even if they were separate trips. The calculator checks all combinations.

Q4: Can I change the rolling period?
A: Yes, though standard is 18 months. Some visas may have different requirements.

Q5: What if I'm close to the limit?
A: If approaching 12 months in 18 months, you must remain outside Australia until your cumulative stay falls below the limit.