On 05 May 2021, the Australian Government announced that it will have a special visa arrangement to support Myanmar nationals currently in Australia to extend their Australian visa until it is safe to return home. Each Myanmar national holding a temporary visa in Australia would be contacted by the Australian Government with further advice on the special visa arrangements.
The Australian Government has condemned the ongoing violence in Myanmar which commenced in February 2021. The introduction of these special visa arrangements for Myanmar nationals is consistent and in line with the international obligations of Australia. These options have not been specifically described or launched yet.
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Whilst waiting for the Australian government to announce the special visa arrangements for Myanmar nationals, it would also be worthwhile for you to start exploring the existing visa options especially if your visa is about to expire. You can also book in a consultation with us so we can explore all the options together with you.
The public announcement made by the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs of the Australian Government can be found here.
This article was prepared and written by our immigration lawyer team at Brightstone Migration and reviewed by one of our Partner Lawyers and the Head of Immigration. It aims to provide professional insights and commentary. The content is for reference only and does not constitute specific legal advice.
Last updated: 06/05/2021
