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Protection Visa (Subclass 866)

The Protection 866 visa is available for individuals seeking asylum who are threatened by persecution in their country of origin on grounds of:

Ethnic background
Religious faith
National identity
Political beliefs
Belonging to a particular social group

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Protection Visa Benefits

With a protection visa, you can:

Live and work indefinitely in Australia
Access Medicare (Australian healthcare services) and Centrelink

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for a protection visa, you need to:

Be present in Australia on a valid visa and not via unauthorized maritime or air arrivals
Comply with Australia’s protection obligations
Request protection from Australia
Have proof that you are a refugee as per the Refugee Convention or satisfy the Complementary Protection criteria in the Australian Migration Act 1958
Have the right to submit a Protection Visa application
Prove to the minister that receiving the visa is in the national interest
Meet health and character standards

Health Protocols

You must provide proof of medical tests to ensure your health and that of the Australian public.

Family Members in Your Visa Application

You may include these family members in your visa application:

Your spouse (married or common-law partner)
Your or your partner’s children who depend on you
Other qualifying dependent relatives

Note: Any parent, guardian, or other friend or family must give permission for the Immigration Department to take a photo or fingerprint any minors under the age of eighteen who are included in the visa application. For youngsters under 15 who are incompetent or physically handicapped, fingerprints are not required.

It is not a typical task to confirm to the immigration agency that you are a refugee. To guarantee a successful conclusion, the case must have outstanding legal representation.

For thousands of clients, Aussizz Group’s knowledge and experience have increased the likelihood of a visa being approved by assisting with case preparation in compliance with the most recent immigration legislation. Since entering the field more than eight years ago, we have consistently demonstrated our mettle by offering prompt, competent services.

Simply contact us, and one of our migration agents will get back to you as soon as possible with the best answers, whether you are overwhelmed by the complexity of your case, unsure of the best visa alternatives, or in need of help obtaining the necessary papers.

Get in touch with us for any query on Protection Visa 866. We will be more than happy to help you.