Permanent protection
If you arrived in Australia legally, you can apply for a
Protection visa (subclass 866).
Temporary Protection
If you arrived in Australia illegally, you may be able to apply for a
Temporary Protection visa (TPV) (subclass 785) or a
Safe Haven Enterprise visa (SHEV) (subclass 790).
If you have already applied for a
TPV or a
SHEV, you need to wait for the outcome of that application.
TPV and SHEV holders
If you currently hold or formerly held a Temporary Protection visa (subclass 785) or a
Safe Haven Enterprise visa (subclass 790) and you arrived in Australia before 14 February 2023 you may be able to apply for a
Resolution of Status visa (subclass 851).
