EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Migration Regulations 1994
PAYMENT OF VISA APPLICATION CHARGES AND FEES IN FOREIGN CURRENCIES
(Paragraph 5.36(1A)(a))
- This Instrument is made under paragraph 5.36(1A)(a) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’) and revokes Instrument IMMI 13/126 (F2013L02085) made on 10 December 2013.
2. Paragraph 5.36(1A)(a) of the Regulations provides that the amount of the payment may be specified in an instrument in writing using the exchange rate for the currency specified in the Instrument.
3. The purpose of the Instrument is to specify the exchange rate to be used when calculating payments in specific currencies for the purposes of paying a visa application charge and other fees.
4. The Instrument operates to specify the exchange rates to be applied against each specified currency when calculating the payment of a visa application charge and other fees.
5. Consultation was not necessary as, under section 18(1) of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003, the Instrument is of a minor or machinery nature and does not substantially alter existing arrangements.
6. The Office of Best Practice Regulation has advised that a Regulatory Impact Statement is not required (OBPR Reference 16637).
7. Under section 44 of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003 the Instrument is exempt from disallowance and therefore a Human Rights Statement of Compatibility is not required.
8. The Instrument, IMMI 14/005, commences on 1 July 2014.