Arrival Determination Control Measures

The Minister of Home Affairs has put an Arrival Determination Control commencing today, 26th March 2026, for 6 months, for visitor visa holders with a passport issued by Iran.  

Under this Determination, any person who is:

• outside Australia on commencement of the arrival control determination on 26 March 2026

• holding a Visitor (Subclass 600) visa, and

• recorded by the Department as having used a passport issued by the Islamic Republic of Iran when applying for that visa

They  will have their Visitor visa temporarily cease to be in effect, unless an exemption applies.

Exemptions

The Determination does not apply to the following Visitor visa holders with Iranian passports:

• the spouse, de facto partner or dependent child of an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent visa holder, or an Australian resident who is not subject to a time limitation (such as a New Zealand citizen)

• the parent of a child who is under 18 and in Australia

• a person who was in Australia when the Arrival Control Determination commenced

• a person who has been issued a Permitted Travel Certificate (PTC) that is in force.

Permitted Travel Certificate (PTC)

Applications for PTC are considered on a case-by-case basis and will only be issued in very limited circumstances, which may include individuals who:

• are the parent of an Australian citizen, or

• can show they genuinely intend to stay in Australia temporarily.

These people may continue to travel to Australia if they hold a valid visa. However, they will need to provide evidence that the restrictions do not apply to them before they travel to Australia.

For further information and assistance, Book a consultation with one of experienced Registered Migration Agents today.

Disclaimer: The information provided herein is of a general nature only and does not constitute immigration advice. For more detailed and case-specific information or advice, please get in touch with SCA Connect.