Children Visa

Family Visa Children Australia

Welcome to the comprehensive guide on Family Visa options for children in Australia. Navigate the intricacies of child category visas with expert insights for seamless family reunions. Australia’s Migration Programme in the family stream helps immediate family members, including dependent children, adopted children, stepchildren, and orphan relatives, reunite. Below is a comprehensive overview:

Child Category Visas:

  • Children sometimes migrate separately from their parents and may apply for specific child category visas.
  • This fact sheet outlines the requirements for various child category visas, including permanent Child (subclass 802 and 101), Adoption (subclass 102), Orphan Relative (subclass 837 and 117) visas, and temporary Dependent Child (subclass 445) visas.

Child (Subclass 802 and 101) Visa:

  • A permanent visa for a child, adopted child, or stepchild of an Australian citizen, permanent visa holder, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
  • Sponsorship by a parent or that parent’s cohabitating spouse or de facto partner.
  • The applicant must be under 25 years old; alternatively, they can be a full-time student, provided their parent financially supports them due to a physical or mental disability.

Adoption (Subclass 102) Visa:

  • A permanent visa for a child adopted or in the process of being adopted by an Australian citizen, permanent visa holder, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
  • Requires sponsorship by the adoptive parent or prospective adoptive parent.
Orphan Relative (Subclass 837 and 117) Visa:
  • A permanent visa for a child with no parents to care for them.
  • Sponsored by an Australian relative or their cohabitating spouse or de facto partner.
Dependent Child (Subclass 445) Visa:
  • Dependent children of temporary Partner (subclass 820 or 309) visa holders or Dependent Child (subclass 445) visa holders can apply for a temporary visa.
  • Allows the child to add themselves to their parent’s permanent Partner visa application.
Key Points:
  • Parental responsibility requirements must be met for applicants under 18 years old.
  • Health and character assessments apply to all child applicants.

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