Visa pathways allowing dependent children to join or remain with their Australian citizen or permanent resident parent.
Australian child visas provide a pathway for eligible children to join their parent or relative in Australia as permanent residents, with different visa subclasses depending on the child’s location and specific situation.
The Subclass 101 visa is for children applying from outside Australia.
This visa provides permanent residence and allows the child to live in Australia indefinitely once granted.
The child must not be married, engaged or in a de facto relationship.
The Subclass 802 visa is for children applying from within Australia.
It also provides permanent residence.
Applicants must meet the same dependency requirements as the Subclass 101 and must be in Australia at the time of application (and generally at time of decision).
In certain circumstances, a Bridging visa may allow the child to remain lawfully in Australia while the application is processed.
Child visa applications often involve additional documentation relating to parental responsibility and consent, particularly where there are shared custody arrangements.
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