Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Americans Seek Asylum in Australia After Trump's Re-election
Some Americans are asking Australia for help because they feel unsafe.
Since Donald Trump became president again in January 2025, at least 29 Americans have applied for protection.
They are worried about things like attacks on human rights.
To get asylum, they need to show they are in danger because of their beliefs.
The Australian government hasn't granted any visas yet.
At least 29 US citizens applied for asylum in Australia between January and July 2025.
The applications followed Trump’s inauguration in January 2025.
The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre has seen a rise in calls from Americans seeking advice.
Applicants must demonstrate a “well-founded fear of persecution.”
No US applicants have been granted protection visas this year yet.
- Who
- Americans
- What
- Seeking asylum
- When
- January to July 2025
- Where
- Australia
- Why
- Increasing political unrest and social divisions in the US
Concerned Citizens
Government
Reasons for seeking Asylum
Concerned Citizens
Concerned about increasing attacks on human rights and the targeting of specific groups.
Government
Applicants must demonstrate a well-founded fear of persecution.
- Number of Asylum Seekers
- At least 29
- Timeframe
- January to July 2025
- Location
- Australia
- Visa Type
- Subclass 866 onshore protection visas
- Reason for Seeking Asylum
- Political unrest and social divisions