Refugee & Humanitarian Visas
Refugee and Humanitarian Visas allow people who are facing discrimination and persecution in their country to seek safety in Australia.
There are 6 types of humanitarian and refugee visas:
- Global Special Humanitarian (subclass 202).
- Protection visa (subclass 866).
- Refugee visas (subclass 200, 201, 203 and 204).
- Temporary Protection visa (subclass 785).
- Safe Haven Enterprise visa (subclass 790).
- Resolution of Status visa (subclass 851).
The general eligibility criteria for these visas is that you must:
- Be subject to discrimination or persecution in your home country.
- Be a refugee or fit Australia’s complimentary protection criteria.
- Have a proposer to sponsor you in Australia. This can be a person or organisation.
- Meet health and character requirements.
- Have arrived in Australia legally.
FAQs
Am I eligible for a refugee visa?
Click here to view the Refugees & Protection Brochure.
Am I eligible for a humanitarian visa?
Click here to view the Humanitarian Visa Brochure.
How much does a visitor visa cost?
These visas can cost up to $45 but most do not have any cost.
Contact Us
If you would like to find out more about how Hicksons can assist you, please contact us below.
Najeh Marhaba
Partner in Charge - Newcastle
T: +61 2 4907 5609
E: [email protected] |
Admitted into practice in NSW in 2006, Najeh has a particular interest assisting clients in navigating the complex area of immigration.
As an Australian immigration lawyer, he leads a team in providing strategic advice and assistance to both a corporate and individual client base, with a focus on supporting migrants in visa applications and sponsorship across a range of visas.
This includes business visas, skilled visas (short term, long term and permanent), significant investor visas, student visas, partner visas, visitor visas and bridging visas. Najeh speaks both English and Arabic. |
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Hannah Nebart
Solicitor
T: +61 2 4907 5663
E: [email protected] |
Hannah was admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW in 2024 and graduated law in 2023.
Hannah has a passion for migration law and helping people navigate borders to build their best life.
Hannah meets with clients to receive their instructions and will communicate with clients while preparing visa applications to keep you informed throughout the whole process. |