Global Special Humanitarian visa

Overview

With this visa you can

• Stay in Australia permanently
• Work and study in Australia
• Propose certain family members for permanent residence

Requirements

The official page lists these main requirements. Each stream adds its own.

• Have a proposer
• Enter Australia by the date on your visa

All requirements on the Home Affairs page

Documents & forms

The official page lists the documents to provide with an application. Open the documents list on Home Affairs.

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Published processing times and charges

Visa application charge

YourVisaSite compares this list with the Home Affairs price list on a regular schedule. Our copy last changed on 21 October 2026. A successful check does not independently verify every underlying fact. The official source remains the authority; open it before you rely on an entry. Other costs, such as health checks or a second instalment, may apply, and government charges are separate from any professional fee. Current official pricing ↗

Updates & sources

Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs. This summary was written from the official page on 20 October 2026.

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