Australia Child Migration Visa
The Child Migration Visa allows eligible parents to bring their dependent child to live in Australia permanently.
Types of Child Visas
Subclass 101 – Offshore
- For children applying outside Australia
- Permanent residency visa
- Sponsored by an eligible parent
Subclass 802 – Onshore
- For children already in Australia
- Permanent residency visa
- Child may remain during processing
Adoption Visa (Subclass 102)
- For adopted children outside Australia
- Requires legal adoption compliance
- Permanent residency outcome
Who Can Apply?
- Dependent child of an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Under 18 (or dependent full-time student under 25 in some cases)
- Single (not married or engaged)
- Meets health and character requirements
- Sponsored by an eligible parent
What the Child Visa Allows
- Live permanently in Australia
- Access to education in Australian schools
- Access to Medicare
- Travel in and out of Australia
- Pathway to citizenship in the future
Documents Required
- Birth certificate of the child
- Proof of parental relationship
- Passport and identity documents
- Custody or legal guardianship documents (if applicable)
- Sponsor documents (parent in Australia)
- Health and character documents
Early action improves your chances of success.
