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Protection visa (subclass 866)
Detailed information for this visa type in Australia.
visa
Entry: onshore decision
Stay: permanent
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Visa details
Fee
0 AUD (Onshore protection visa for people in Australia found to meet refugee criteria)
Max stay
permanent
Validity
permanent
Entry type
onshore decision
Extendable
not_applicable
Work allowed
yes
Sponsorship required
no
Financial requirements
none
Health insurance required
yes
Path to permanent residency
yes
Path to citizenship
conditional
Processing time
varies (case-dependent)
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