Visitor and other · Subclass 200 to 204
Refugee and humanitarian visas (offshore)
Refugee and humanitarian visas, usually applied for outside Australia. General information only.
This page describes published rules only. Protection and humanitarian matters need a specialist with protection experience, and free help may be available from refugee legal services and legal aid. If you are in danger, call 000.
Who it is for
People outside Australia who are refugees or subject to substantial discrimination: Refugee (200, usually referred by UNHCR), In-country Special Humanitarian (201), Global Special Humanitarian (202, proposed by an Australian person or organisation), Emergency Rescue (203) and Woman at Risk (204). This page is general information only.
Key eligibility
- Applications are usually lodged outside Australia; places are limited under the Humanitarian Program.
- Specialist help is essential.
Where to apply, and bridging visas
Outside Australia.
Your journey, step by step
Get specialist help
Free services may be able to help.
How a registered migration agent helps: A registered migration agent only an agent with specialist humanitarian experience should act; we refer you if needed.
The Department of Home Affairs makes every decision. No one can promise a grant, an invitation or a faster decision.
Government charges from 1 July 2026
| Applicant or item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Refugee (200), In-country Special Humanitarian (201), Emergency Rescue (203) and Woman at Risk (204) | Nil |
| Global Special Humanitarian (202), not proposed under the Community Support Program | Nil |
| Global Special Humanitarian (202), amount in the Home Affairs pricing table (see note) | A$570 |
The Home Affairs 202 page says there is no charge unless the applicant is proposed under the Community Support Program by an Approved Proposing Organisation. The Home Affairs pricing table also lists A$570 for subclass 202. Check the Visa Pricing Estimator or ask the registered migration agent which amount applies to you.
Nil for subclasses 200, 201, 203 and 204. Subclass 202 is explained in the note on this page.
Health checks, police certificates, translations, skills assessments and English tests are extra and paid to the provider. Our professional fee is separate and quoted in writing. Estimate total charges for your family.
Source: Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026, read 22 October 2026. Confirm in the Visa Pricing Estimator before you pay.
Processing times
Processing times are not published for this visa.
Check the current Home Affairs guide. A guide only; times change monthly and are not a promise.
Common refusal risks
- Criteria not met.
- Limited places.
Drawn from the published criteria and general practice experience, not Department statistics.
Document checklist
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The Immigration Worldwide. Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130. General information, checked 22 October 2026.
Recent changes
No recent changes are listed for this visa. Check the Home Affairs page for the latest information.
Sources and checks
- Home Affairs: Refugee visa (subclass 200)
- Home Affairs: Global Special Humanitarian visa (subclass 202)
- Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice about your situation. Australian advice is given by Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130.