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Child Visa

Child Visa (Subclass 101/802)

The Child Visa allows a child of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia permanently. This visa enables children to stay with their parents and enjoy the benefits of permanent residency.

Key Features

✅ Grants permanent residence in Australia.
✅ Allows the child to live, study, and work in Australia.
✅ Provides access to Medicare (Australia’s public healthcare system).
✅ Enables travel to and from Australia without restrictions.
✅ Can lead to Australian citizenship if eligible.

Eligibility Criteria

✔ The child must be a biological, adopted, or stepchild of an eligible sponsor.
✔ The child must be under 18 years old or a full-time student aged 18-25 who depends on their parent.
✔ If 18 or older, the child must not be married, engaged, or in a de facto relationship.
✔ The child must meet health and character requirements.
✔ The sponsor must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
✔ The child must be outside Australia when applying for Subclass 101 or inside Australia for Subclass 802.

Processing Time

Subclass 101 (Offshore Application): 6 to 25 months.
Subclass 802 (Onshore Application): 6 to 20 months.

Visa Benefits

With a Child Visa, children can enjoy the rights of permanent residents, including education, healthcare, and a pathway to Australian citizenship.

Visa Center

For assistance with the Child Visa, visit an Australian Visa Application Center (AVAC) or consult a registered migration agent.

The Child Visa (Subclass 101/802) allows a child to live in Australia permanently with their parent, who must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.

The Subclass 101 visa is for children applying from outside Australia, while the Subclass 802 visa is for children already in Australia at the time of application.

The child must be under 18 years old, or a full-time student under 25, or over 18 with a disability. They must be dependent on their Australian parent sponsor.

Processing times vary. The Child Visa (Subclass 101/802) can take anywhere from 7 months to 2 years, depending on individual circumstances and application completeness.

Yes, once granted, the child can live, study, and work in Australia permanently. They may also apply for Australian citizenship if eligible.

Yes, a stepchild can apply if they meet eligibility requirements and are dependent on the Australian step-parent.