Learn how to bring your child to Australia permanently with the Child Visa (Subclass 101). Discover eligibility requirements and get expert help for a smooth application process.
The Child Visa is a permanent visa that allows the child of an eligible sponsor to migrate to Australia and study and work here permanently.
The child gets to live in Australia permanently, and apply for citizenship
The child can get access to Australia’s public health care scheme – Medicare
The child can travel in and out of the country as many times as they want while the visa is valid
The child can also sponsor their relatives to come to Australia
The child must be either:
To be eligible for this visa, the child must be a biological child of a parent who is an Australian citizen, eligible New Zealand citizen
or permanent resident of Australia or the spouse or de facto partner of the eligible parent.
To prove the child’s relationship to the sponsor, the following documents are accepted:
If the child is over 18 when the application is made, it must be proved that they child is dependent on their parent. Evidence can include:
Include an ID with the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a passport or driver’s licence
If the child is over 16 years of age, then they must show that they are of good character. This can be in the form of a police certificate from every country where they have spent at least 12 months total. Additionally, the child may need to undergo a health examination to meet the health requirement .
The child can wear untinted prescription glasses. If the child wears a head covering for religious reasons, they can show only their face.
o be eligible for this visa, the child must be a biological child of a parent who is an Australian citizen, eligible New Zealand citizen
or permanent resident of Australia or the spouse or de facto partner of the eligible parent.
To prove the child’s relationship to the sponsor, the following documents are accepted:
This visa allows a child who is living outside Australia to relocate and reside with their parents in Australia. It is typically used when the parents are already Australian residents or citizens seeking to reunite their family.
