🇦🇺 Australia · Humanitarian

Subclass 203 — Emergency Rescue visa — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-21 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Criminal recordClean record / police clearance

Costs

Application / consular fee€0

Duration & renewal

Citizenship possible after 4 years.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/refugee-and-humanitarian-program/about-the-program/about-the-program.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Criminal record

“satisfy the relevant visa criteria including, health, character and security requirements that apply to all Australian visas.”

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-21.

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