Section 79 — Migration Act 1958 (Cth)

Effect on visa of leaving Australia

If the holder of a visa leaves Australia the holder may only re‑enter Australia because of the visa if:

(a) the visa is permission for the re‑entry; and

(b) the visa is in effect on re‑entry.

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 76F — Powers of officers etc.
s 77 — Visas held during visa period
s 78 — Children born in Australia
s 80 — Certain persons taken not to leave Australia
s 81 — Extent of visa authority
s 82 — When visas cease to be in effect

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