How we calculate Australia eligibility

Our Australia calculator follows official rules:

1. 1

   1. Identify the 4-year qualifying period

   Count backward 4 years from application date.

2. 2

   2. Total days absent in 4 years

   Sum days outside Australia. Max 365 days (≤400 in discretion zone).

3. 3

   3. Last 12 months absence

   Sum days outside Australia in last 12 months. Max 90 days.

4. 4

   4. Recent presence

   Days inside Australia in last 12 months. Min 120 days required.

5. 5

   5. Determine verdict

   Green if all requirements met; amber if borderline; red if any threshold exceeded.