Visa Subclass

Protection visa (866)

Eligibility Criteria

In Australia; fear persecution; meet refugee or complementary protection criteria; health & character.

VAC (Main Applicant)

Usually, no VAC or lower cost, $50 only in many cases. Check Home Affairs. Immigration and citizenship Website

Visa Subclass

Temporary Protection visa (785)

Eligibility Criteria

Unauthorised arrival; cannot return home safely; meet protection criteria; health & character.

VAC (Main Applicant)

VAC may be lower or waived. Check Home Affairs. Immigration and citizenship Website

Visa Subclass

Safe Haven Enterprise visa (790)

Eligibility Criteria

Safe Haven Enterprise visa (790) Unauthorised arrival; willing to live, work or study in designated regional area; meet protection criteria.

VAC (Main Applicant)

VAC as per temporary protection/refugee stream. Immigration and citizenship Website

Visa Subclass

Refugee visas (200, 201, 203, 204)

Eligibility Criteria

Outside Australia; referred by UNHCR; meet refugee criteria; health & character.

VAC (Main Applicant)

Fees generally set by referral program; often no VAC for applicants. Immigration and citizenship Website