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Australia Subclass 600 Update: Temporary Restrictions for Iranian-Passport Holders

6 min readMarch 25, 2026ANZ Policy DeskSource: Department of Home Affairs (Australia)

Australia announced a targeted temporary restriction for most offshore Subclass 600 visitor-visa holders linked to Iranian passports. Tourist applicants should check passport-linked conditions before final travel plans.

What changed

The Department of Home Affairs published a 25 March 2026 update confirming temporary travel restrictions for most offshore holders of Subclass 600 Visitor visas linked to Iranian passports.

The update states an Arrival Control Determination started on 26 March 2026 and is set for 6 months.

Travellers and support teams should verify passport-linked conditions before booking non-refundable travel.

Source

Department of Home Affairs news archive: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/archive/article?itemId=1397