Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV) (Subclass 790)
Create Your Future with Protection and Purpose
The Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (Subclass 790) Offers Temporary Refuge and Opportunities in Australia’s Regional Communities.
The Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (Subclass 790) is a temporary visa for people who come to Australia seeking protection. It is designed to encourage asylum seekers to work and study in regional Australia.
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Must be in Australia when you apply and when the visa is granted.
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Must meet the definition of a refugee or be eligible for complementary protection.
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Must not be barred from applying for the visa.
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Must intend to work or study in a designated regional area.
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Must pass health, character, and security checks.
Eligibility
What You Can Do When You Hold This Visa
Once you hold the Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (Subclass 790), you have the opportunity to stay in Australia for up to five years, allowing you to build a stable life in a designated regional area where you can live, work, and study. You will also have access to Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare scheme, helping you maintain your health and wellbeing. Furthermore, you’ll be able to travel to and from Australia using a travel document, although there may be some restrictions. After meeting specific criteria, such as working or studying in your regional area for 3.5 years, you can also apply for certain other visas, opening up even more pathways for your future.