Child Visas

Australia offers a variety of Child Visas designed to allow children to join their parents who are Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.

These visas provide options for both temporary and permanent stays, catering to different family circumstances and needs.

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Choosing between Temporary and Permanent Child Visas

Choosing between a Temporary or Permanent Child Visa depends on the child’s and family’s unique situation.

These visas acknowledge the importance of family unity and provide a legal pathway for children to join their parents in Australia, whether for a temporary stay or permanent settlement.

Processing Times for a Child Visa

The processing time for a Child Visa can vary based on the visa type and individual circumstances. For the most accurate time frame, it’s best to visit the Department of Home Affairs website.

Child Visa Options In Australia

Child visas allow children to live, study, and grow in Australia with their families. Let’s explore the available options!

Temporary Child Visas

Dependent Child Visa (Subclass 445): This visa is for children whose parents hold a temporary Partner Visa (Subclass 309 or 820). It allows the child to stay temporarily in Australia until a decision is made on their parent’s permanent Partner Visa application.

Permanent Child Visas

Child Visa (Subclass 101): This visa allows children to join their parents in Australia if they are permanent residents, eligible New Zealand citizens, or Australian citizens. The child must be outside Australia at the time of application and be dependent on a parent who holds the aforementioned statuses.
Adoption Visa (Subclass 102): Designed for children adopted from overseas by an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. It allows them to enter Australia as permanent residents.
Orphan Relative Visa (Subclass 117): For children under 18 years of age who are living outside Australia, have no parents to care for them, and have a relative in Australia who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.

Apply for a Child Visa

The first step in applying for a Child Visa is to get in touch with the team at K1 Migration and arrange a discovery call. Understanding your background and your goals will ensure we develop the right visa pathway that suits your circumstances.

We take each step with you and provide help and advice throughout your migration journey.

Step 1
Once you reach out to K1 Migration, we set up a discovery call to understand what your needs are and what Visa best suits you.
Step 2
From there, we will send you a Strategy proposal outlining the steps we will take to assist you in getting a Visa for you to sign off on.
Step 3
Now our team leaps into action, following immigration pathways, taking care of the paperwork and helping you through the entire application process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of Child Visas are available in Australia?

Australia provides multiple visa options for children, depending on their circumstances:

Child Visa (Subclass 101): For children outside Australia to move and live permanently with their parent who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Child Visa (Subclass 802): For children already in Australia to stay permanently with their eligible parent.
Adoption Visa (Subclass 102): For adopted children outside Australia to join their adoptive parent who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Dependent Child Visa (Subclass 445): A temporary visa for children whose parent holds a temporary partner visa (Subclass 309 or 820) while their parent’s permanent partner visa is being processed.
Orphan Relative Visa (Subclass 117/837): For orphaned children to live with a relative in Australia if their parents are deceased, missing, or unable to care for them.

Who is eligible for a Child Visa (Subclass 101 or 802)?

To qualify for the Child Visa (Subclass 101 or 802), the child must:

Be biological, adopted, or a stepchild of an eligible parent.
Be under 18 years of age, or a full-time student between 18 and 25 years who is financially dependent on the parent, or over 18 and unable to work due to a disability.
Be single and not married, engaged, or in a de facto relationship.
Be sponsored by their parent or their parent’s partner.
Meet health and character requirements.

What are the benefits of a Child Visa?

A Child Visa provides several advantages:

Permanent residency in Australia, allowing the child to live, study, and work indefinitely.
Access to Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare system.
Ability to apply for Australian citizenship once eligible.
Freedom to travel in and out of Australia for 5 years from the visa grant date.
Opportunity to sponsor eligible family members for visas in the future.

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