Child Visas
Child visas allow Australian Citizens, Permanent residents or Eligible New Zealand Citizens to sponsor their biological, step or adoptioned child to remain in Australia as a Permanent resident.
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Overview
If you have a child relative who is orphaned, you may also be able to bring them to Australia on a child visa.
For some, bringing a child to Australia can be an incredibly exciting time. It can also be a very stressful and overwhelming time for many parents or guardians.
There are a number of different child visas available depending on your child’s circumstances.
About this Visa
Off-shore Child Visas
- Child Visa (subclass 101): An off-shore child visa enabling your biological or step child to remain in Australia as a permanent resident.
- Adoption Visa (subclass 102): An off-shore visa enabling you to bring your adopted child to Australia and remain as a permanent resident. There is no onshore version of the adoption visa.
- Orphan Relative Visa (subclass 117): An off-shore visa allowing some relatives of Australians to remain permanently in Australia if they are orphaned.
On-shore Child Visas
- Child Visa (subclass 802): An on-shore child visa enabling your biological or step child to remain in Australia as a permanent resident.
- Orphan Relative Visa (subclass 837): An on-shore visa allowing some relatives of Australians to remain permanently in Australia if they are orphaned.
You may be eligible for this visa if:
List of Services
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You have a child (biological, adoptive or stepchild) who is permanently settled in AustraliaList Item 1
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Your child is eligible to sponsor youList Item 2
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You meet the balance of family testList Item 3
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An Assurance of Support can be provided Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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You meet all other eligibility requirementsList Item 4
General visa eligibility:
We Are Here To Help
Child visas can be considerably complex. We can assess your childs situation and help you select the most appropriate visa based your relationship with your child, their age and their personal circumstances whether they are currently inside or outside of Australia.
