Child Visa – Subclass 101/802
This visa allows minor children (0-18) or adult dependent children (18 – 25) to be sponsored for permanent migration to Australia.
The child must be sponsored by their parent (or that parent’s partner) who can be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or eligible NZ Citizen.
The child must be:
- Less than 18 years old, or
- over 18 and under 25 years and studying full time, or
- over 18 years with a disability
If the child is over 18 and under 25 they:
- must be a full-time student when they apply and when the visa application is decided
- can’t work full time
- must be financially dependent on their parent
The child is a full-time student if they are enrolled in a full-time course that leads to a professional, trade or vocational qualification.
The child should have started study (since turning 18 years of age) within 6 months (or a reasonable time) of finishing high school. Any gaps of more than 6 months between their final year of high school and the start of their further studies must be explained.
If the child is 18 years or older with a disability, they:
- must have totally or partially lost their bodily or mental functions and
- can’t work full time
Regardless of age the child must not have a partner.
Health, Character, Public Interest and Special Return criteria must also be met as part of the application.
