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Australian Visa Conditions Database 2026: Common Conditions Explained
Australian visa conditions are identified by four-digit condition numbers. Schedule 8 to the Migration Regulations 1994 sets out the legal text of visa conditions, while the provisions applying to a particular visa subclass determine which conditions must or may be imposed.
The Federal Register of Legislation identifies the current Migration Regulations 1994 compilation as effective from 1 July 2026. Always check the latest authorised version before relying on a condition.
Common Australian visa conditions
Condition | Theme | Plain-English overview |
8101 | Work | No work in Australia |
8104 | Work limits | Work restrictions can apply to certain secondary/student-related visa holders; Student-related operation can use a 48-hour fortnight threshold |
8105 | Student work | Student work restrictions apply while the course is in session, with statutory exceptions |
8202 | Study | Requires prescribed enrolment/course-compliance requirements |
8501 | Health insurance | Maintain adequate health insurance arrangements while in Australia |
8503 | No further stay | Restricts grant of most substantive visas in Australia while the condition operates, subject to the legislation |
8516 | Ongoing eligibility | Continue to satisfy the relevant primary or secondary visa criteria |
8547 | Employer limit | Generally restricts employment with one employer beyond the period specified in the condition without permission |
Condition 8501 — adequate health insurance
Condition 8501 requires the visa holder to maintain adequate arrangements for health insurance while in Australia. What counts as adequate insurance can depend on the visa and the holder's circumstances, so the condition should be read together with the visa grant and current Department guidance.
Condition 8503 — no further stay
Condition 8503 can prevent a visa holder from being granted most substantive visas while the holder remains in Australia. The Migration Regulations also contain circumstances in which waiver of a no-further-stay condition may be available. The existence of a possible waiver mechanism does not mean a waiver will be granted.
Conditions 8104 and 8105 — work restrictions
Schedule 8 contains detailed work restrictions for certain visa holders and student-related circumstances. Current legislative text includes special operation for Subclass 500 Student visas and relevant bridging visas, including a 48-hour-per-fortnight threshold in specified circumstances. The exact condition attached to the individual visa grant remains critical.
Condition 8202 — course requirements
Condition 8202 contains detailed enrolment and course requirements. Its operation differs depending on the type of student, course and other circumstances. A short summary should never replace checking the full legislative text and the visa holder's grant notice.
How to use this database
This pillar page will become the index for individual condition pages. Each condition page can explain the legislation, the visa subclasses on which the condition commonly appears, practical compliance issues, and any legally available waiver or exception mechanisms where applicable.
For a general distinction between visa status types, read Key Differences Between Temporary and Permanent Residency in Australia.
Top10Migration methodology
Top10Migration prioritises primary Australian Government and state or territory government sources. We separate planning levels, visa grants, nomination places and processing-time indicators because they measure different parts of the migration system. This page is designed as a living reference and will be updated when official figures change.
For the broader national picture, see our Australian Migration Statistics 2026 data hub.
This content provides general information only and is not migration or legal advice. Visa criteria, conditions, processing priorities and state nomination settings can change. Check the responsible government source for current requirements and obtain professional advice for individual circumstances where needed.
