Child Visa Australia Subclass 101 & 802

No parent should be separated from their child because of borders or bureaucracy.

We help Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand citizens bring their children to Australia permanently — with clear, caring, and expert guidance at every step.

Subclass 101 (Offshore) & 802 (Onshore)

Permanent residency outcome

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Family Reunification

Keeping families together

Decision Ready Applications

Accurate documentation support

Benefits of a Child Visa

Permanent residency

Full work and study rights

Medicare access and public education

Pathway to Australian citizenship

Ability to sponsor eligible relatives

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Understanding Child Visa

What Is a Child Visa?

A Child Visa lets the dependent child of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia permanently. There are two main options — Subclass 101 for children applying from outside Australia, and Subclass 802 for children already in Australia on a valid visa. Both grant identical rights; your child’s location at the time of application determines the subclass.

Government fees apply, with additional costs for medical exams, police clearances, and translations. We offer transparent, fixed-fee pricing.

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Types of Child Visas

Both subclasses grant the same permanent rights — your child’s location at the time of application determines which one applies.

Visa Type

Purpose

101

Subclass 101

Child Visa (Offshore)

For children applying from outside Australia.

802

Subclass 802

Child Visa (Onshore)

For children already in Australia on a valid visa.

Eligibility

Is Your Child Eligible?

To be eligible, your child must:

Be under 18 (or under 23 if a full-time student and financially dependent)
Be unmarried and not engaged
Be dependent on the sponsoring parent
Meet the health and character requirements

Sponsorship

Who Can Sponsor a Child?

A sponsor must be:

An Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
A biological, adoptive, or step-parent
Able to demonstrate legal guardianship and parental consent
We also handle complex cases including adoption and shared parental responsibility.

Visa Timeline

Processing Time

Processing times vary depending on the subclass and circumstances. On average:

Subclass 101 (Offshore)

~12 to 24 months

Subclass 802 (Onshore)

~12 to 15 months

We ensure your application is thoroughly prepared to reduce delays and address any legal issues early.

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