Non-Australian citizens who are Australian permanent residents should be aware that during their stay on Norfolk Island they are "outside of Australia" for the purposes of the Migration Act. This means that not only will they need a still-valid migrant visa or Resident return visa to return from Norfolk Island to the mainland, but also the time spent in Norfolk Island will not be counted for satisfying the residence requirement for obtaining a Resident return visa in the future. On the other hand, as far as Australian nationality law is concerned, Norfolk Island is a part of Australia, and any time spent by an Australian permanent resident on Norfolk Island will count as time spent in Australia for the purpose of applying for Australian citizenship. COUNT 4
QSN1 What Act declares Non-Australian residents "outside of Australia" while they are on Norfolk Island? ANS1 the Migration Act QSN2 What does a Non-Australian citizen who is a resident need to return from Norfolk Island to the mainland? ANS2 a still-valid migrant visa or Resident return visa QSN3 As far as Australian nationality law goes, Norfolk Island is considered a part of what? ANS3 Australia QSN4 According to Australian nationality law, time spent by a permanent Australian resident on Norfolk Island will do what? ANS4 count as time spent in Australia