Refugee and humanitarian visas (offshore) 200 to 204
Refugee and humanitarian visas, usually applied for outside Australia. General information only.
In force
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.
Main requirements
- Applications are usually lodged outside Australia; places are limited under the Humanitarian Program.
- Specialist help is essential.
Where you apply from
Outside Australia.
Your journey, step by step
From the first enquiry to the decision and after, with how a registered migration agent helps at each step. No step promises an outcome.
- Get specialist help
Free services may be able to help.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent only an agent with specialist humanitarian experience should act; we refer you if needed.
Government charges from 1 July 2026
Paid to the Department of Home Affairs, not to us.
| Applicant or item | Charge (A$) |
|---|---|
| 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.
Processing times
Home Affairs Global visa processing times. A guide only, not a promise.
| Processing time | Not published. Home Affairs processing times |
|---|
Common refusal reasons
- Criteria not met.
- Limited places.
Document checklist
Tick items as you gather them. Your ticks stay on this device only.
- General
Recent and upcoming changes
No recent changes are listed for this visa. Check the Home Affairs page for the latest information.
Talk it through before you apply.
The first 15 minutes are free and general. Personal advice starts after a written service agreement.
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice for your situation. Rules and charges change; check the official sources before you act.