The Genuine Temporary Entrant requirement (also referred to as “GTE”) refers to the requirement that a person applying for a temporary visa is considered a visitor or a genuine temporary entrant to Australia.
The Department of Home Affairs makes this consideration to determine the likelihood of an applicant for a temporary visa overstaying in Australia after the expiry of their visa.
The Genuine Temporary Entrant requirement is a requirement for a majority of temporary visas to Australia, including visitor visas (also referred to as tourist visas) and training visas. As of 23 March 2024, the GTE requirement has been replaced by the Genuine Student Requirement for student visa applications.
To prove that someone is a Genuine Temporary Entrant, they are required to demonstrate that they have a strong incentive to return to their home county. To demonstrate this, evidence is put forward to show the person’s strong ties back to their home country. This may include the following types of evidence:
- Ongoing employment
- Family ties
- Property ownership/rental agreement
- Return flight tickets
- Immigration history
When applying for a visa with a GTE requirement, it is advisable that the applicant provide a statement addressing their reason for travel and reasons to return home.
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