Global Visa Routes

Humanitarian protection — asylum and refugee routes

Humanitarian routes grant residence on the basis of protection needs, not economic factors. This site does not provide legal advice on humanitarian claims — consult a regulated lawyer or UNHCR-recognised organisation.

Typical characteristics

  • Grounded in the 1951 Refugee Convention or national protection statutes.
  • Typically requires applicant to be physically in the destination or at its frontier.
  • Different rules for temporary protection vs. refugee status vs. subsidiary protection.
  • Always seek regulated legal representation.