Chapter 11. Visa and other residence requirements

1. Introduction

1.1 Scope of chapter

1.2 Why residential status is important

1.3 Additional requirements at the time of making a claim

1.4 The Newly Arrived Resident’s Waiting Period

1.5 Effect of overseas absences on continuing qualification

2. Residence: basic requirements

2.1 Overview

2.2 “Australian resident”

2.3 “Resides in Australia”

2.4 New Zealanders

2.5 “Qualifying Australian residence”

2.6 “Qualifying residence exemption”

2.7 “Refugee”

2.8 “Family member”

2.9 “Temporary absence”

3. Residence requirements for Special Benefit

3.1 Overview

3.2 Visa classes

4 Residence requirements for Family Tax Benefit

4.1 Same as for Special Benefit

5. Hints on handling problems

5.1 Obtaining information

6. Useful links and resources

6.1 Factsheets

6.2 Forms

6.3 Self-advocacy booklets