Refugee & Citizenship
7. Refugee Visas
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Last updated: 04 Sep 2015
- To be eligible for a Refugee Visa (Subclass 200) you must be:
- outside of Australia;
- no longer living in your home country; and
- likely to be persecuted if you return to your home country.
- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) would usually need to refer you to the Australian government in order for this visa to be considered.
- The Australian government will pay for your travel costs to Australia if you are granted this visa.
- The Australian government may also pay for other items such as pre-departure medical examinations and cultural orientation.
- There are no costs associated with this visa.
- This visa is a permanent visa meaning it does not expire.
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