All applicants must meet the Special Return Criteria, which are only applicable, if you have already been in Australia.
- 5001 – Previously deported or had a character cancellation. (essentially a permanent ban)
- 5002 – Previously removed (12 months ban)
- 5010 – Foreign Affairs students (2 year absence before apply)
If you are effected by any of the Special Return Criteria, you need to seek the advice of a Migration Agent. It is beyong the scope of this tourist kit to address these issues.