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Safe Haven Enterprise visa 790
Five-year protection visa with a commitment to work or study in regional Australia. General information only.
In force
Who it is for
People in Australia who arrived without a valid visa or were not immigration cleared, who engage Australia's protection obligations and intend to work or study in regional Australia. This page is general information only.
Published eligibility
- Be a refugee or meet the complementary protection criteria.
- Declare an intention to work or study in regional Australia.
- Not barred from applying; identity, security, health and character.
Where you apply from
In Australia, with all family members included in Australia.
General information only. Matters like this often need specialist help. A registered migration agent can explain the options and refer you to specialist or free services where appropriate.
From first enquiry to grant and after.
The usual steps, and where a registered migration agent can help at each one. Immi Worldwide gives general information and settlement support, never advice about your visa.
- 01
Get specialist help first
Free help may be available from community legal services.
Where a registered migration agent can helpOnly an agent with specialist protection experience should act.
- 02
Before expiry
Holders granted on or after 14 February 2023 must apply for a further SHEV or TPV before expiry if protection is still needed.
Where a registered migration agent can helpDiarises the expiry date.
Charges and processing times.
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application lodged in Australia | A$50 |
| In immigration detention and not immigration cleared | Nil |
Source: Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026. Check the Visa Pricing Estimator before you rely on a figure.
Processing times: not published by Home Affairs for this visa. Global visa processing times.
Common refusal reasons
- Protection claims not accepted.
- Application bar not lifted.
- Identity not established.
Drawn from the published criteria and general practice experience. They are not Departmental statistics.
Document checklist
General
A general list. The Department's own document checklist for your application is the one that counts. Ticks stay on this page only.
What changed, and what people ask.
No recent changes are listed for this visa. Check the Home Affairs page for the latest information.
Sources
- Home Affairs: Safe Haven Enterprise visa (subclass 790)
- Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice about your circumstances.
How any of these rules applies to a particular person, which visa to choose, and any application are immigration assistance, given only by a registered migration agent.
Immi Worldwide does not give immigration assistance. For advice about your own situation, Immi Worldwide can refer you to Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130, of The Immigration Worldwide Pty Ltd, or you can choose any registered migration agent.
The referral form opens with the box to pass your enquiry to the registered agent already ticked. Immi Worldwide does not charge for a referral.