Visitor and other · Subclass 785
Temporary Protection visa
Three-year protection visa for people who arrived without a visa or were not immigration cleared. 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 in Australia who arrived without a valid visa or were not immigration cleared, and who engage Australia's protection obligations. This page is general information only.
Key eligibility
- Be a refugee or meet the complementary protection criteria.
- Not barred from applying (for example unauthorised maritime arrivals need the bar lifted; previous protection refusals or cancellations can bar an application).
- Identity, security, health and character.
Where to apply, and bridging visas
In Australia, with all family members included in Australia.
Your journey, step by step
Get specialist help first
Protection matters need a specialist. Free help may be available from community legal services.
How a registered migration agent helps: A registered migration agent only an agent with specialist protection experience should act; otherwise we refer you to free services.
Review rights
A refusal can usually be reviewed at the Administrative Review Tribunal within strict time limits.
How a registered migration agent helps: A registered migration agent explains the deadline in your letter.
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 |
|---|---|
| Application lodged in Australia | A$50 |
| In immigration detention and not immigration cleared | Nil |
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
- Protection claims not accepted.
- Application bar not lifted.
- Identity not established.
Drawn from the published criteria and general practice experience, not Department statistics.
Document checklist
Tick items as you collect them. Ticks are saved in this browser only and are not sent to us. This is a general list; the Department may ask for more.
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The Immigration Worldwide. Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130. General information, checked 22 October 2026.
Recent changes
Holders who arrived on or after this date may apply for a further TPV or SHEV; earlier arrivals may be eligible for Resolution of Status (851).
Sources and checks
- Home Affairs: Temporary Protection visa (subclass 785)
- Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026
Related
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.
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