Protection Visas
If you fear returning to your home country, you may be eligible for an Australian Protection Visa. At Farrell Rose Migration Lawyers, we provide compassionate, expert support to help individuals seek safety and build a new life in Australia.
What is a Protection Visa?
A Protection Visa (subclass 866) allows eligible people in Australia to remain permanently if they engage Australia’s protection obligations as a refugee or through complementary protection grounds. Successful applicants can:
Live, work, and study in Australia
Access Medicare and Centrelink services
Sponsor family members through the offshore humanitarian program
Apply for Australian citizenship (when eligible)
Who is Eligible?
To be granted a Protection Visa, you must:
Be in Australia when applying
Meet the definition of a refugee or be owed complementary protection under international law
Pass health, character, and security checks
Not be barred from lodging a protection application (such as some unauthorised maritime arrivals)
We will assess your circumstances and guide you through the complex eligibility requirements.
Urgent and Complex Cases
If you have already received a protection refusal, or if you’re facing immigration detention, we can act urgently to protect your rights. We regularly assist with:
Ministerial intervention requests
Bridging visas while awaiting decisions
Appeals and reviews for previously refused claims
What Do You Need Help With?
Family & Partner Visas
Supporting Australians to bring their family members to Australia.
Student Visas
Assisting you to study in Australia and with your post-study work options.
Employer Sponsored Visas
Helping businesses sponsor overseas workers via 482, 186 & 494 visas, and manage compliance.
Visa Cancellations
Assisting individuals facing visa cancellations under character, compliance, or other grounds. We help you respond to notices, appeal decisions, and protect your right to stay in Australia.
General Skilled Migration
Helping professionals and skilled workers with State Nominated (subclass 190) visas, Skilled (Independent) (subclass 189) visas and Skilled Work (Regional) (subclass 491) visas.
Citizenship
Advising and assisting permanent residents to become Australian citizens as well as applications for citizenship by descent and evidence of citizenship.
Character, cancellations and identity issues
Helping you establish your identity, address character issues under s501, and respond to visa cancellation notices under s109 or s116.
Judicial and merits review
Helping to represent you in the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) (formerly the AAT) or the Federal Circuit and Family Court, Federal Court or High Court of Australia.
Protection Visas
Assisting you to lodge Protection (subclass 866) visa applications in Australia or access Australia's offshore Humanitarian visa program
How We Work
- Consultation
- Personalised Strategy
- Application Process
- Ongoing Support
- Outcome
Why Choose Farrell Rose?
Experienced & Dedicated – With over 19 years of experience, we understand how stressful navigating Australia’s immigration processes can be. We will assist you to find the most cost effective and direct route to a positive migration outcome.
Excellent Client Reviews – We are proud to maintain a great success rate and a strong reputation, backed by numerous 5-star reviews from satisfied clients.
Open & Honest Communication – Transparency is at the core of our practice. We provide clear advice, step-by-step guidance, and updates throughout your immigration process.
Personalised Solutions – No two immigration cases are the same. We take the time to understand your unique circumstances and offer tailored strategies for the best possible outcome.
- A strategic and creative approach – our combined expertise in migration and refugee law allows us to bring innovative solutions to your immigration matter backed by legal rigor, dedication and professionalism.
Meet The Team
Our team combines deep legal expertise with compassion and integrity to guide you through every step of your migration journey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A Protection Visa allows people who are in Australia and fear persecution in their home country to stay permanently. It provides work rights, access to healthcare, and a pathway to citizenship.
You may qualify if you are in Australia and fear serious harm due to your race, religion, political opinion, nationality, or membership of a particular social group. You must also meet Australia’s legal definition of a refugee or be eligible for complementary protection.
Possibly. Some people who arrived without a visa (e.g. by boat) may be barred from applying unless the Minister lifts the bar. We can advise if this applies to you and explore alternative pathways.
Complementary protection applies when a person may not meet the refugee definition but would still face significant harm (e.g. torture, death, or inhumane treatment) if returned to their home country. Australia recognises this under its international obligations.
Processing times can vary widely depending on your circumstances. It can take several months to over a year. We help prepare your case thoroughly from the start to avoid unnecessary delays.
You may have the right to appeal to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) or seek Judicial Review if there was a legal error. We can assist you with urgent appeal options and next steps.
In most cases, yes. You may be granted a Bridging Visa with work rights while you await a decision. We can assist with Bridging Visa applications and conditions.
Our Office Locations
We offer in person appointments in our Melbourne and Sydney offices. Can’t make it to the office? We also offer video and telephone appointments.
Melbourne Office:
Level 35, 477 Collins Street,
Melbourne Victoria 3000
Wurundjeri Country
Sydney Office:
201 Kent Street,
Sydney NSW 2000
Gadigal Country
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Take the next step in your migration journey with expert guidance from Farrell Rose. Whether you’re applying for a visa, seeking permanent residency, or planning for citizenship, we are here to simplify the process and support you every step of the way.