After the grant of a Temporary Humanitarian Stay (subclass 786) visa
A Temporary Humanitarian Stay (subclass 786) visa is granted for a three year period. During this time, you:
- can work and study
- access Medicare and Special Benefits
- will have full work rights.
You may also be eligible for free English language tuition under the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP). For program or eligibility information see
About the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP).
You will need to enrol in Medicare to get access. We will give you information about enrolment in the subclass 786 visa grant notification letter.
Ukrainian school students holding a subclass 786 visa may enrol in their local school. They will get Commonwealth school funding on the same basis as other Australian students.
Ukrainian nationals holding a subclass 786 visa may be eligible to receive a subsidy towards childcare expenses. The percentage of subsidy a family is entitled to is based on combined annual family income and their activity levels.
For more information about child care subsidies see
Services Australia.
Humanitarian Settlement Program
Ukrainian nationals who accepted the offer of temporary humanitarian stay before 31 July 2022 can contact their local
HSP service provider.
HSP support can include:
- support to find long-term accommodation in the private rental market
- a package of basic household goods
- assistance to register with Centrelink (for subclass 449 and 786 holders)
- assistance to register with Medicare (for subclass 786 visa holders)
- help opening a bank account
- assistance with school enrolment
- referrals to support services including health and family support services if your visa entitles you to these services
- support to apply for recognition of pre-arrival skills and qualifications
- support to register with the Adult Migrant English Program and attend English lessons (for subclass 449 and 786 visa holders).
HSP service providers can also provide any relevant settlement orientation content.
Employment Assistance
Subclass 786 visas have full work rights. The HSP can help subclass 786 visa holders understand Australia’s employment market and how to implement employment strategies. This can include support to:
- access employment services, such as Workforce Australia, and implement employment strategies identified in their Job Plan
- establish a business
- enrol in relevant education and training opportunities
- obtain recognition of pre-arrival skills and qualifications.
General settlement information is also available on the
MyAus App. You can get this for free through the Apple Store and Google Play. It helps migrants and the broader community with systems and services in Australia. The App is now available in Ukrainian.
Departing Australia
If you hold a subclass 786 visa, it does not permit you to travel to and re-enter Australia.
Your visa will cease when you leave Australia.
If you hold a subclass 786 visa and want to travel outside Australia please contact us before you depart at
449.786.travel.requests@homeaffairs.gov.au.
If you are considering travel outside of Australia, you should consult a registered migration agent or legal practitioner. Travel may delay your offer of permanent stay.
Applying for another visa
Ukrainian subclass 786 visa holders who wish to stay in Australia will require a bar lift to apply for a further visa.
In exceptional circumstances, we may lift the bar to allow you to make a further visa application in Australia. Exceptional circumstances may include, but are not limited to:
- where an individual can show that by applying for and being granted another visa they are contributing to the Australian economy or society or
- that the visa they are proposing to apply for will ensure that they can maintain a family unity where Australian citizens are involved.
If you intend to apply for a further visa to stay in Australia and want to request that the bar is lifted, contact the relevant visa processing area using
Online forms. You must provide relevant information explaining your exceptional circumstances.
Babies born in Australia to subclass 786 holders
If you hold a subclass 786 visa and have given birth to a child in Australia you must tell us as soon as possible. You must provide details and a copy of your child’s full Australian birth certificate using Form 1022 - Notification of changes in circumstances (Section 104 of the Migration Act 1958).
We will tell you if there is any action you need to take.
Find more information at You had a child.
