Subclass 600 visitor visa

Condition 8558 Calculator

Check your Subclass 600 stay against Australia's 12-month-in-18-month limit under visa Condition 8558.

Enter your trips, estimate your remaining days, and plan future visits before you book.

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENTVISITOR VISASUBCLASS 600CONDITION8558 — Maximum StaySTAY PERIOD12 months in 18 monthsENTRIESMultiple EntryGRANTEDREF: VIS-600-2026-XXXX

The 12/18 Month Rule

Here's how Australia counts your days

Rolling 18-Month Window

Australia looks at any 18-month period, not fixed calendar years. The window moves forward with each new day.

365-Day Maximum

Within that 18-month window, you can spend a maximum of 365 days (12 months) in Australia.

Days Fall Off

As time passes, your oldest days drop out of the window, freeing up days for future visits.

Example: 18-Month Window

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0 / 365days

See How It Works

Real scenarios showing how the rule applies

Short Holiday Visitor

Two short trips with plenty of room to spare. This visitor has used less than a quarter of their allowance.

0 / 365days

Extended Stay

A long single visit that's getting close to the limit. Only 65 days remaining in the window.

0 / 365days

Over the Limit

Multiple extended trips that exceed the 365-day maximum. This visitor may face visa issues.

0 / 365days

Check Your Stay

Enter your trips to Australia to see how many days you have left

12 months in any 18-month period (Subclass 600 — Sponsored Family)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Condition 8558 and the 12/18 month rule