Child Visa Subclass 101/802

Child visa enables a dependent child of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia. The children visa can be lodged onshore or offshore.

Who can get Child Visa’s?

Eligibility requirements:

• Be a dependent child of a parent who is an Australian citizen, eligible New Zealand citizen or holder of an Australian permanent visa
• The child must be sponsored by an eligible parent or their parent’s spouse or de facto partner
• Be under 18 years, a full-time student aged 18 to 25, or over 18 and unable to work due to a disability
• Be single and dependent on the parent
• Meet health and character requirement
• Meet additional criteria of the stream in which you are applying for.

What are the types of Child visa’s?

Child Visa’s Subclass 101– be outside Australia when the application is made and when the decision is made. Child-Visa’s Subclass 802 – be in Australia when the application is made and when the decision is made.

How long to process Child Visa’s?

The processing time is between 12-24 Months.