Child visas

Visas for a dependent child of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.

A child visa is for a dependent child. The main question is whether the child is still dependent, and which subclass matches where the child is.

Requirements

The parent who sponsors is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
The child is under 18, or is 18 to 25, a full-time student and financially dependent, or has a disability that stops them from working.
The child is the child of the sponsor, including an adopted child where that visa applies.
Consent of the other person who can lawfully decide where the child lives, where that consent is required.
Health and character requirements.

Subclass 101 is the offshore child visa.
Subclass 802 is the onshore child visa, for a child who is in Australia.
Subclass 102 is the adoption visa.
Subclass 445 is for a dependent child of a person who holds a temporary partner visa.

For a child who is 18 or over, the evidence is about study, money, and who they rely on.
For a child under 18, the evidence is about the relationship and the legal right to bring the child.
We advise which subclass fits before an application is lodged.

Plain-language explanations so you can make informed decisions about your migration options.

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We will tell you which child visa fits, and what evidence of dependency and consent is needed.