With this visa you can move to Australia if you face human rights abuses and have a connection to Australia, or to join a member of your immediate family.
At a Glance
- Stay: Permanently
- Visa cost: No visa application charge unless an Approved Proposing Organisation proposes you under the Community Support Program (A charge applies only for Community Support Program proposals.)
Who It Is For
- Have a proposer
- Enter Australia by the date on your visa
- You and your family members must obey all Australian laws
What You Can Do With This Visa
- Stay in Australia permanently
- Work and study in Australia
- Propose certain family members for permanent residence
Good to Know
- From 1 July 2025 the proposal must be done first in ImmiAccount, then the transaction reference number used within 60 days to apply
- More people apply each year than there are visas, so decisions may take many years and most applications will be unsuccessful
Getting Advice
Our registered migration agents can talk through your situation, explain whether this visa suits you and help you prepare. This page is general information only, summarised from the Department of Home Affairs and checked in November 2026. Fees and rules change, so always check the official page before you apply.
Official information: the Department of Home Affairs page for this visa.