Protection
Subclass 866
What You Can Do
This visa allows you to live and work in Australia as a permanent resident and have access to Medicare and Centrelink services.
Australia's Protection Obligations
According to the Migration Act 1958, refugees are people who are outside their home country and cannot return because they have a well-founded fear of persecution due to their:
- race
- religion
- political opinion
- nationality
- membership of a particular social group
Applicant Requirements
You may be eligible for this visa if you:
- you are claiming Australia’s protection
- you meet one of the following criteria:
- you are a refugee as defined by the Migration Act 1958
- you meet the complementary protection criteria in the Migration Act 1958
- you are not barred from lodging a Protection visa application
- the minister is satisfied that the grant of the visa is in the national interest
- meet health and character requirements
Enquire about this visa
Client Stories
Ritchie begain his career at the age of 17 as a member of the successful music group 5ive.
Ritchie moved to Australia and found success as restaurateur in Crows Nest, at ‘Small Bar’, and attracting a loyal following of local and tourist drinkers with his exceptional mixology skills, becoming a sommelier.
Steps to apply for a work visa
1
Contact Visacorp to obtain a full assessment of your eligibility for an Australian visa.
2
Visacorp will advise in writing which visa is most suitable for you and confirm your eligibility for the chosen visa. A service agreement (i.e. quote & appointment letter) will be provided to you for your consideration and acceptance.
3
Once Visacorp is appointed we will guide you through the visa preparation process so that the application is presented to the Department of Home Affairs so that it stands the best chance of success
4
Submit visa application to the Department of Home Affairs along with all certified documents
5
Await decision from the Department of Home Affairs.