Last updated 2026-05-12
Refugee and humanitarian visas to Australia for British citizens
Travel purpose:
Long stay
, other
Visa overview
Providing protection and humanitarian assistance to individuals facing persecution or serious human rights violations, allowing them and their families to live, work, and study in Australia.
Visa validity period
from 3 years to 5 years
Consular fee
$50 (~$37)
Select the purpose of your visit
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Global special humanitarian visa
Eligible individuals
Refugee, asylum seeker, humanitarian entrant
Visa validity period:
Unlimited
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
free
Refugee category visas
Eligible individuals
Refugee, asylum seeker, humanitarian entrant
Visa validity period:
Unlimited
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
free
Protection visa
Eligible individuals
Refugee, asylum seeker, humanitarian entrant
Visa validity period:
Unlimited
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$50 (~$37)
Temporary protection visa
Eligible individuals
Refugee, asylum seeker, humanitarian entrant
Visa validity period:
3 years
Duration of stay:
3 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$50 (~$37)
Safe haven enterprise visa
Eligible individuals
Refugee, asylum seeker, humanitarian entrant
Visa validity period:
5 years
Duration of stay:
5 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$50 (~$37)