# Extension of certain Subclass 600 visas held by Ukraine passport holders

> reg-2.05B — as in force on 2026-06-01 — F2026C00497 · Compilation No. 287 — https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026C00497/latest/text

2.05B Extension of certain Subclass 600 visas held by Ukraine passport holders
          (1) Despite anything in Division 600.5 of Schedule 2, a visa to which subregulation
              (2) of this regulation applies is a temporary visa permitting the holder to:
                (a) travel to and enter Australia until the later of:
                       (i) the original validity end date of the visa; and
                      (ii) 6 months after the original remain end date of the visa; and
                (b) remain in Australia, after each entry, for a period that is 6 months longer
                    than the original remain period of the visa.

               Eligibility for extension
          (2) This subregulation applies to a visa, at and after the end of 23 February 2022, if:
               (a) the visa is a Subclass 600 (Visitor) visa; and
               (b) on the date of grant of the visa, the person to whom the visa was granted
                    held a valid passport issued by Ukraine; and
               (c) the original remain end date of the visa is:
                      (i) on or after 23 February 2022; and
                     (ii) before 1 July 2022; and
               (d) on 23 February 2022:
                      (i) the person is in Australia; and
                     (ii) the visa is in effect.

               Definitions
          (3) In this regulation:
               original remain end date of a Subclass 600 (Visitor) visa held by a person
               means the day that, on 23 February 2022, is the last day on which, disregarding
               this regulation, the person can remain in Australia under the visa (without
               leaving and re-entering Australia).









               original remain period of a Subclass 600 (Visitor) visa held by a person means
               the period specified in relation to the visa as mentioned in clause 600.511 or
               600.512 of Schedule 2 as the period for which the person can remain in Australia
               after each entry under the visa.
               original validity end date of a Subclass 600 (Visitor) visa held by a person
               means the last day on which, disregarding this regulation, the person can travel to
               and enter Australia under the visa.