Section 238 — Migration Act 1958 (Cth)

Interpretation

In this Subdivision:

criterion includes part of a criterion.

preliminary visa, means a visa that is usually applied for by persons applying, or intending to apply, for a permanent visa.

stay visa means:

(a) a permanent visa; or

(b) a preliminary visa.

Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 26 May 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au. Verify the current text against the official source before relying on it.

Related sections

s 236E — Evidentiary certificates in proceedings for offences
s 236F — Evidentiary certificates—procedural matters
s 237 — Reason for Subdivision
s 239 — Application of Subdivision
s 240 — Offence to arrange marriage to obtain permanent residence
s 241 — Offence to arrange pretended de facto relationship to obtain permanent residence

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