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Child Visas for Australia

Child Visas for Australia
Visitor Visa for Tourists (Subclass 600)

This main short-term / tourist visa for adults and children lets you visit Australia for up to three, six or 12 months as a visitor / to visit family (as well as for business visitor purposes).

Subclass 600 for children younger than 18 years of age
If you are younger than 18 years of age, you must provide evidence that every person with a legal right to decide where you live consents to your travel to Australia on this visa. If you will not have one or both parents come with you, you must provide:

a statutory declaration giving their permission (Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years)

If you use Form 1229 Consent form, you will have to attach a certified copy of your parent's or guardian's government-issued identification document (such as a passport or driver's licence) with their photograph and their signature.

If you are younger than 18 years of age and you will stay in Australia with someone other than a parent, legal guardian or relative, you must provide:

a declaration signed by the person who will be responsible for you in Australia (Form 1257 Undertaking declaration)

Child Visa (Subclass 101)

Lets an eligible parent sponsor their child to live in Australia indefinitely. The parent can apply on behalf of a child younger than 18 years of age.

An eligible parent is:

an Australian citizen
the holder of an Australian permanent resident visa
an eligible New Zealand citizen.

To get this visa, the child must be:

sponsored by their parent or their parent's partner
single
younger than 18 years of age, or: a full-time student between 18 and 25 years of age, or 18 or older and unable to work due to a disability and dependent on the sponsoring parent.

This is a permanent residence visa. It allows the child to:

travel to and stay in Australia indefinitely
work and study in Australia
enrol in Medicare, Australia's scheme for health-related care and expenses
apply for Australian citizenship (if they are eligible)
sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
travel to and from Australia for five years from the date the visa is granted - after that time they will need another visa to enter Australia.

The visa application must be lodged outside Australia and the child must be outside Australia when the visa is decided.

Children born in Australia are automatically granted Australian citizenship if at least one parent is either an Australian citizen or the holder of an Australian permanent resident visa. They do not need a visa to live in Australia. Children born outside Australia must either:

apply for a permanent visa to live in Australia (if neither parent is an Australian citizen)
apply for Australian citizenship (if at least one parent is an Australian citizen).

Child Visa (Subclass 802)

Lets an eligible parent sponsor their child to live in Australia indefinitely. The child must be in Australia when the application is lodged and when the visa is granted. The parent can apply on behalf of a child younger than 18 years of age.

An eligible parent is:

an Australian citizen
the holder of an Australian permanent resident visa
an eligible New Zealand citizen.

Dependent Child Visa (subclass 445)

This temporary visa allows a child to travel to and from or stay in Australia until their parent's permanent Partner visa is finalised. This visa is required if the child is to be added to a permanent Partner visa application after a temporary Partner visa has been granted to their parent. The child can be in or outside Australia when they apply for this visa. Additional requirements apply.

Child Adoption Visa (subclass 102)

If you want to adopt a child from outside Australia, you must apply for an Adoption visa (subclass 102) on behalf of the child. An adopted child can be granted a Child visa (subclass 101) if they were adopted before the eligible parent became the holder of an Australian permanent resident visa, an Australian citizen, or an eligible New Zealand citizen.

Child Student Visas:

Schools (Subclass 571) - You might be able to get this visa if you are enrolled as a full-time student at a primary or secondary school or participating in a secondary school exchange program.

Independent ELICOS (Subclass 570) - You might be able to get this visa if you are enrolled as a student in a registered English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS).

Child Visa Processing
You need to provide documents to prove the claims you make in the application. The documents are listed in the Document checklist. Some documents could take some time to obtain. You should have them ready when you lodge the application to reduce any delays in processing.

You must complete two forms and lodge them together. The forms must be completed in English. You must provide all relevant documents and pay the visa application charge when you apply.

It is in your interest to provide as much information as possible with your application. Provide certified copies of original documents. Do not include original documents unless you are specifically ask for them. Police certificates should be original documents. Documents not in English must be accompanied by accredited English translations.

Two recent passport-sized photographs (45 mm x 35 mm) of the child (four photos if health examinations have not been completed). These photographs should be of the head and shoulders only against a plain background. Print the name of the child on the back of each photograph.
Certified copy of the child's birth registration showing both parents' names. If you cannot get this document, provide a certified copy of the identification pages of at least one of the following documents:

passport
family book showing both parents' names
identification document issued by the government
document issued by a court that verifies the child's identity.

If the child was adopted before the parent became an Australia citizen, holder of an Australian permanent resident visa or an eligible New Zealand citizen, certified copies of the adoption papers or the Adoption Compliance Certificate.

If the child is over 18:

If the child is enrolled as a full-time student: evidence of their enrolment and active participation in a post-secondary course of study
An explanation of a gap of more than six months in study between finishing the final year of secondary school and starting further studies.
Evidence that the child is financially dependent on their sponsor for their basic needs of food, shelter and clothing, and how long this support has been provided. Evidence could include: bank statements, money transfers, rent receipts.
If the child is claiming to have a disability: evidence from a qualified medical practitioner that the child has total or partial loss of bodily or mental functions and this stops them from working

Evidence that the child's parent is an Australian citizen, has an Australian permanent resident visa, or an eligible New Zealand citizen. Evidence can include a certified copy of:

their birth certificate
an Australian passport or foreign passport containing evidence of permanent residence or Australian citizenship certificate
for New Zealand citizens, evidence of length of residence in Australia and of continuing links with Australia.

Evidence that the sponsor has the legal right to decide where the child is to live.

How long does it take?
The visa processing time service standards differs for each visa. The application could take longer if the child needs character or health checks (including x-rays), one needs to provide more information, or the application is incomplete. Do not arrange for the child to travel to Australia until you are advised in writing that the visa has been granted.

Additional documents for the Sponsored Family stream

Form 1149 Application for sponsorship fo Application for sponsorship for Sponsored Family Visitors - completed by an eligible sponsor
Certified copies of marriage certificates or relationship registrations for you, your partner or anyone else included in your application, even if they are not joining you in Australia.
If you are living in a de facto relationship: independent evidence that you have been in the relationship for at least 12 months.
If you or anyone included in the application has been widowed, divorced or permanently separated: a certified copy of the death certificate, divorce decree absolute, or statutory declaration/separation certificate.
Evidence of dependency for all dependants aged 18 or older (such as evidence of current studies):
a certified copy of their birth certificate and proof of their relationship to you
proof that the relative lives in your household
proof that your relative has been dependent on you for at least the 12 months immediately before you lodge your application.

Links to Related Information:

Embassy Contact Information:
Contact the nearest Embassy / Consulate for Australia for the most up-to-date information on what documentation you specifically may require to enter Australia.

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