Why Extend Your Stay in Australia?

From the stunning beaches to the vibrant cities of Sydney and Melbourne, Australia offers something for everyone. Extending your stay allows you to:

• Deepen Your Experience: Immerse yourself in Australian culture, build lasting connections, and explore off-the-beaten-path destinations.
• Advance Your Career: Gain more work experience, expand your professional network, and open doors to new opportunities.
• Continue Your Education: Enroll in additional courses, complete your degree, or pursue specialized certifications.
• Explore More: Australia’s diverse landscapes and dynamic cities are worth every extra day. Learn more about Australia.

How to Stay Longer in Australia

Extending your stay in Australia depends on your current visa or permit status. Here are some common options:

• Apply for a Visitor Record: If you’re in Australia as a visitor and want to stay longer, you can apply for a visitor record. This document allows you to extend your stay as a visitor, work without a work permit (if eligible), or study without a study permit (if eligible). It includes a new expiry date, which is the date you must leave Australia by. Apply for a Visitor Record.
• Extend Your Visitor Visa: If you’re in Australia as a tourist, you can apply to extend your stay. Ensure you apply before your current status expires. Extend Your Visitor Visa.
• Renew Your Study Permit: Students can extend their study permits to continue their education or pursue additional programs. Renew Your Study Permit.
• Extend Your Work Permit: If you’re working in Australia, you may be eligible to extend your work permit, especially if you have a job offer or qualify under a specific program. Extend Your Work Permit.
• Apply for Permanent Residency: If you’ve fallen in love with Australia and want to make it your permanent home, explore pathways like General Skilled Migration or other permanent residency programs.
• Change Your Status: Switching from a visitor visa to a study or work permit is possible if you meet the eligibility criteria. Change Your Status.

What is a Visitor Record?

A visitor record is a document that allows you to stay in Australia longer as:

• A visitor
• A worker (if authorized to work without a separate work permit)
• A student (if authorized to study without a separate study permit)

It includes a new expiry date, which is the date you must leave Australia by. Note that a visitor record is not a visa and does not guarantee re-entry into Australia. If you plan to leave and return, ensure you have a valid entry document. Learn more about Visitor Records.

Eligibility for a Visitor Record

To apply for a visitor record, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must be currently in Australia as a visitor, worker, or student.
• You must apply before your current status expires.
• You must demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your extended stay.
• You must not have violated any conditions of your current stay in Australia.
• You must provide a valid reason