Refugee visa (subclass 200)

The Refugee Visa (subclass 200) is part of Australia’s offshore Humanitarian Program. It is designed to offer protection and resettlement to individuals who are subject to persecution in their home country and have been identified by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) or another referral agency as needing resettlement. This visa allows individuals to live, work, and study in Australia permanently.

Key Features

• Permanent Residency: The visa grants permanent residence in Australia.
• Work and Study Rights: Visa holders can work and study in Australia.
• Access to Services: Visa holders have access to Medicare and Centrelink services.
• Family Reunion: Visa holders can sponsor eligible family members for permanent residence.
• Travel: Visa holders can travel to and from Australia.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Subclass 200 visa, you must:

1. Persecution: Be subject to persecution in your home country due to race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion.
2. Referral: Be referred by the UNHCR or another referral agency for resettlement in Australia.
3. Offshore Application: Apply from outside Australia.
4. Character and Security: Pass character and security checks.
5. Health: Meet health requirements.
6. Support from an Australian: Have an approved proposer in Australia (if applicable).

Required Documents

• Identity Documents: Passport, birth certificate, and other identity documents.
• UNHCR or Referral Letter: Documentation from UNHCR or referral agency confirming your refugee status.
• Character Documents: Police certificates and other character documents.
• Health Documents: Medical examination reports.
• Proposer Documents (if applicable): Documents from the Australian proposer supporting your application.

Application Process

1. Referral by UNHCR or Referral Agency:

   • You must be identified and referred by the UNHCR or another referral agency for resettlement.

2. Submit a Visa Application:

   • Complete the visa application form and attach all required documents.
   • Submit the application to the Department of Home Affairs.

3. Health and Character Checks:

   • Undergo health examinations and provide police certificates as required.

4. Visa Decision:

   • The Department of Home Affairs will assess your application and make a decision.
   • If approved, you will receive a visa grant notice with information on your visa conditions and travel arrangements.

5. Travel to Australia:

   • Arrange your travel to Australia.
   • Upon arrival, you will be granted permanent residency.

Costs

Description	Cost (AUD)
Visa Application Fee	Free

Visa Processing Time

• Processing times can vary based on individual circumstances and the complexity of the case. There are no standard processing times published for this visa due to the sensitive nature of the applications.

Rights and Responsibilities

• Work and Study: You have full work and study rights in Australia.
• Health Care: Access to Medicare, Australia’s public health care system.
• Social Security: Access to Centrelink services for financial support.
• Settlement Services: Access to settlement services to help you integrate into Australian society.
• Permanent Residency: You can live in Australia indefinitely.
• Citizenship Pathway: You may be eligible to apply for Australian citizenship after meeting residency requirements.

Family Reunion

As a holder of the Refugee Visa (subclass 200), you can sponsor eligible family members for permanent residence through the Special Humanitarian Program (subclass 202) or other family migration pathways.

The Refugee Visa (subclass 200) offers protection and a new beginning for individuals fleeing persecution, allowing them to rebuild their lives in Australia with the security of permanent residency and access to various support services.

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