# Circumstances in which a visa may be granted

> reg-2.04 — as in force on 2026-06-01 — F2026C00497 · Compilation No. 287 — https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026C00497/latest/text

2.04 Circumstances in which a visa may be granted
               For subsection 40(1) of the Act and subject to other provisions of these
               Regulations, a visa may be granted to a person who has satisfied the criteria in
               the relevant Part of Schedule 2 only if:
                 (a) the circumstances set out in that Part exist; and
                 (b) if the person has been required under section 257A of the Act to provide
                     one or more personal identifiers—the person has complied with the
                     requirement, or the requirement has been withdrawn.