Onshore Protection Visa (Subclass 866)
Subclass 866
The Onshore Protection Visa (Subclass 866) is a permanent visa. This visa is for people who arrived in Australia on a valid visa and want to seek asylum. It lets you stay in Australia permanently, if you engage Australia’s protection obligations and meet all other requirements for the grant of the visa. To be eligible for this protection visa, applicants must already be in Australia legally (under another visa) at the time of application.
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Eligibility Requirements
In order to be eligible for the Onshore Protection Visa (Subclass 866) visa, you must:
- As defined by the Migration Act 1958 (Migration Act), in order to engage Australia’s protection obligations, you must:
- Be a refugee or
- Meet the complementary protection criteria
- Must not return people to their home country where there is a risk that the person may suffer harm because they engage Australia’s protection obligations.
- Be present in Australia when you apply for this visa
- Not be a national of 2 or more countries, or
- Have protection in a prescribed safe third country
- Not have been refused a protection visa since your last arrival to Australia
- Not have held any of these visas:
- Temporary Protection visa (subclass 785)
- Temporary Safe Haven visa (subclass 449)
- Temporary (Humanitarian Concern) visa (subclass 786), or
- Safe Haven Enterprise visa (subclass 790)
Application Process
In order to apply for the Onshore Protection Visa (Subclass 866), you will need to:
- Fill a Protection Visa Application Form
- Submit Identification Documents:
- Birth Certificate
- National Identification
- A driver’s license
- Certificate of change of name (if any)
- Relationship Documents
- Sign Australia’s Values Statement
You may be required to supply further supporting documents for assessment by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA).
Visa Benefits
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You can sponsor your family members for Permanent residence through the offshore Humanitarian program.
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You can travel to and from Australia for 5 years except your home country.
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Attend free English language classes provided by the Adult Migrant English Program if you are eligible.
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Apply for Australian Citizenship
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Solve Migration provides a range of immigration services, including visa application assistance, residency and citizenship advice, and expert consultations tailored to individual needs.
You can fill out our online eligibility assessment form on our website. Our team will review your information and provide feedback on your chances of obtaining a visa based on current immigration policies.
Processing times can vary depending on the type of visa and the country you are applying to. Generally, it can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months. We recommend checking the specific timelines on our website or consulting with our experts for more accurate information.
While it is not mandatory to hire a migration consultant, having professional assistance can significantly improve your chances of a successful application by ensuring that all documentation is correctly prepared and submitted.
If your application is rejected, we recommend scheduling a consultation with our team. We can help you understand the reasons for the rejection and discuss possible options for reapplication or appeals.
