Child Visas
A child (included adopted children) of Australian citizens or permanent residents may be eligible for visas in Australia.
Types of Child Visas?
Australia’s Child visas consist of a series of onshore and offshore visas which can lead to temporary and permanent residence:
- Subclass 802 – Child (Permanent) when a child’s parent or their parent’s partner sponsors them to live in Australia as a permanent resident (and the child is in Australia);
- Child (Permanent) (Subclass 101) when a child’s parent or their parent’s partner sponsors them to live in Australia as a permanent resident (and the child is outside of Australia);
- Orphan Relative (Permanent) (Subclass 837) when a relative sponsors an orphaned child to live in Australia as a permanent resident (and the child is in Australia);
- Orphan Relative (Permanent) (Subclass 117) when a relative sponsors an orphaned child to live in Australia as a permanent resident (and the child is outside of Australia).
- Adoption Visa (Permanent) (Subclass 102) when a person who is an Australian citizen, holder of a permanent visa or eligible New Zealand citizen sponsors a child that they have adopted overseas to live in Australia as a permanent resident. A child who is in the process of adoption might also be able to apply for this visa.
- Dependent Child Visa (Subclass 445) when a child’s parent holds a temporary partner visa, and the child was not included in the temporary partner visa application
Key Takeaway
Typically, children are eligible for visas based on the grant of their parents’ visa. Occasionally though they may be required to apply for visas separately (for example, cases of adoption). The right visa subclass will depend on factors such as the child’s age, dependency status, and whether the child is in or outside of Australia. We are equipped to assist with whichever the circumstance of your child, including: adoption issues, offshore applications and custody matters.
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Looking to bring a family member to Australia?
Children, parents and other family members may apply for migration to join their Australian citizen or permanent resident family members in Australia.
