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Visa & Tax Status Planner
Map your visa type to your Australian tax residency status, Medicare levy obligations, work rights, and HECS/HELP repayment duties. Covers temporary, permanent, and returning resident visas.
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Visa Type Quick Reference
| Visa Category | Work Rights | Tax Residency | Medicare | HECS Repayment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Citizen (abroad) | ✅ Full | Depends on ties | Levy applies if resident | Worldwide income thresholds apply |
| Permanent Resident | ✅ Full | Usually resident | Levy applies | Worldwide income thresholds apply |
| 482 / TSS Temp | ✅ Sponsored only | Usually resident if 183+ days | MLTSSL: levy; others: reduced | Required if debt exists |
| 500 Student | ⚠️ 48hrs/fortnight | Usually resident | Some countries exempt via DTA | Required if debt exists |
| 417/462 WHM | ⚠️ 6mths per employer | Resident if 183+ days | Levy applies if resident | Required |
| Foreign national | ❌ None | Non-resident | No levy | Worldwide income if HECS debt |