Humanitarian Visas

Onshore: Protection Visa (Subclass 866)

  • Who can apply? People already in Australia who face a real chance of persecution or serious harm in their home country.

  • Grounds for protection: Race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership of a particular social group.

  • Complementary protection: Australia also protects applicants under the Convention Against Torture (CAT) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).

Humanitarian Visas

Offshore Humanitarian Visas

Refugee Visa (Subclass 200)

  • For individuals outside Australia who meet the UN definition of a refugee.

  • Must fear persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or social group.

In-Country Special Humanitarian Visa (Subclass 201)

  • For people still in their home country.

  • Requires sponsorship by an immediate family member in Australia.

  • Applicant must be facing ongoing, serious persecution or discrimination.

Global Special Humanitarian Visa (Subclass 202)

  • For people outside Australia with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen sponsor.

  • Designed for those experiencing substantial discrimination or human-rights abuses.

Women at Risk Visa (Subclass 204)

  • For single women (and their dependent children) outside Australia who lack the protection of a male relative.

  • Applicant must be in danger of gender-based violence, harassment, or other serious abuse.

  • No sponsor is required, but a UNHCR referral or strong humanitarian evidence is essential.

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If you, a family member, or a friend is at risk of harm, contact us for a confidential eligibility assessment. We’ll help identify the most appropriate visa pathway and guide you through each step of the process.

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    People Also Ask About Humanitarian Visas

    A protection visa (subclass 866) is granted to people who are already in Australia and found to be refugees under the Refugee Convention or who meet complementary protection criteria. It provides permanent residency.

    Refugee visas are for people assessed as refugees under international law. Humanitarian visas cover a broader range of situations where a person faces significant harm but may not meet the strict refugee definition.

    You must be in Australia to apply for a protection visa. The application involves a detailed written statement about why you fear returning to your home country, supported by country information and personal evidence.

    If you hold a Bridging Visa E or have work rights on your current visa, yes. Processing times for protection visas can be lengthy, and work rights help applicants support themselves during this period.

    You can apply for review at the Administrative Review Tribunal. If the tribunal also refuses your case, you may be able to seek judicial review or request ministerial intervention.

    Some humanitarian visa subclasses allow you to propose family members. The Subclass 202 (Global Special Humanitarian) visa requires a proposer in Australia. Split family provisions may also apply.

    Refugees and humanitarian entrants can access settlement services including English language classes, employment support, housing assistance, and health services through government-funded programs.

    Processing times vary significantly depending on case complexity and the current caseload. It can take anywhere from 12 months to several years for a final decision.

    Complementary protection applies when you do not meet the refugee definition but face a real risk of significant harm if returned to your country, such as torture, cruel treatment, or arbitrary deprivation of life.

    The protection visa (subclass 866) is free to apply for. However, legal costs for preparing the application and any subsequent appeals will apply if you engage professional assistance.

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