Protection Visa
Protection visa (subclass 866)
The Protection visa (subclass 866) is a permanent visa for people who are already in Australia and need protection because they fear persecution in their home country. It allows holders to live, work, and study in Australia permanently and access social security and healthcare services.
Stay
Permanently
With this visa you can
- Live, work and study in Australia permanently
- Sponsor eligible family members for permanent residence through the offshore Humanitarian Program
Requirements
- Engage Australia’s protection obligations (or be a member of the same family unit of someone who does).
- Have arrived legally in Australia on a valid visa.
- Meet all other visa requirements including health, character and security.