Resolution of Status visa 851
Permanent visa for eligible TPV and SHEV holders who arrived before 14 February 2023. General information only.
In force
Who it is for
Holders or former holders of a Temporary Protection visa (785) or Safe Haven Enterprise visa (790), and certain other listed visas, who first arrived in Australia before 14 February 2023. This page is general information only.
Main requirements
- Hold or have held an eligible visa (785 or 790 with first arrival before 14 February 2023, or another visa listed by Home Affairs).
- Not subject to an application bar; the online form includes the section 46A bar lift notification.
- Most recent TPV or SHEV not refused or cancelled.
- Identity, security, health and character.
Where you apply from
In Australia at application and at grant. Apply online in ImmiAccount.
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.
- Check eligibility
Specialist community legal services can help with eligibility concerns.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent only an agent with specialist protection experience should act. - Apply online
Lodge through ImmiAccount.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent helps prepare identity documents. - Permanent residence
Family sponsorship and citizenship when eligible.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent plans family sponsorship.
Government charges from 1 July 2026
Paid to the Department of Home Affairs, not to us.
| Applicant or item | Charge (A$) |
|---|---|
| Main applicant | Nil |
Home Affairs does not publish a separate charge for every applicant type on this visa; check the Visa Pricing Estimator.
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
- Not an eligible visa holder.
- Most recent TPV or SHEV refused or cancelled.
- Character or security.
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.