851 Visa - Resolution Of Status Visa

• TPV/SHEV holders who arrived in Australia before 14 February 2023 can apply online for a RoS visa through their ImmiAccount.
• If you are a former TPV/SHEV holder and your visa expired before 14 February 2023, you can apply online for a RoS visa, through ImmiAccount. Your application will also be considered an application for a bridging visa.
• If you lodged a TPV/SHEV application with the Department before 14 February 2023, you do not need to do anything. The Department will convert your TPV/SHEV application to a RoS visa application.

The 851 visa provides visa holders with permanent residence in Australia. This means that holders can remain in Australia indefinitely. Whilst living in Australia, the 851 visa allows you to work, study and access healthcare and social security payments. It also allows you to leave Australia to leave or enter Australia as many times as you like, for up to 5 years. After 5 years the travel permissions will expire and you will need a Resident Return visa if you wish to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident.

No. As a permanent resident, you can travel in and out of Australia as often as you like within 5 years. After 5 years the travel permissions will expire and you will need a Resident Return visa if you wish to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident.

If you have a newborn baby whilst your application is still being decided, the baby will be included in the application. It is important to let the Department know about the child’s birth as soon as possible. They will require you to supply a copy of the child’s birth certificate, as well as completing Form 1022 (Notification of changes in circumstances). Typically, children are granted the same visa that their parents hold at the time of birth. However, if one of the parents is a permanent resident/citizen at the time of birth then the child may be a citizen too.