Child Visa Program in Australia

The Child Visa Program in Australia helps children of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to join their parents in Australia. The program is designed to reunite families by providing either permanent residency or long-term temporary visas to dependent children, adopted children, or orphaned relatives.

It includes several visa subclasses to cater to different family circumstances, whether the child is biological, adopted, or under legal guardianship. This program ensures that children can live with their parents in Australia, fostering family unity.

Onshore Visas

Onshore Child (Permanent) Visa
Subclass 802

This visa allows a child who is already in Australia to live with their parents. It is for children of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens who meet the dependent or adoption criteria.

Orphan Relative Onshore (Permanent) Visa
Subclass 837

This visa is for children who are orphaned or whose parents cannot care for them. It allows the child to live in Australia with a relative who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.

Offshore Visas

Offshore Dependent Child (Temporary) Visa Subclass 445

This temporary visa is for children who are outside of Australia and are dependent on their Australian parent(s). It allows the child to live in Australia while they wait for a permanent visa, such as a Child Visa or Adoption Visa. It helps reunite families while the child’s permanent visa application is being processed.

Offshore Child (Permanent) Visa
Subclass 101

This visa allows a child who is living outside of Australia to come and live permanently with their parent(s) who are Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. It is for children who are either dependent on their parents or adopted by them.

Child Adoption Offshore (Permanent) Visa
Subclass 102

This visa is for children who have been adopted outside of Australia by Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. It allows the adopted child to move to Australia and live permanently with their adoptive parents.

Offshore Orphan Relative
Subclass 117

This visa is designed for children who are orphaned or unable to be cared for by their parents. If they have a relative living in Australia who is willing to care for them, this visa allows the child to live permanently in Australia.

Frequently

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  • To get an Australian visa for your child, you must apply for a Child Visa through the Australian Government. You will need to prove that you are the child's parent or legal guardian, and meet other eligibility requirements based on the type of visa you are applying for.

  • Yes, a 2-year-old child will need a visa to enter Australia, just like any other person. You can apply for a Child Visa (subclass 101) or a temporary visa depending on your situation.

  • The child visa is generally for children under 18 years old. However, there are some exceptions, such as for children who are dependent on their parents or have special circumstances.

  • To get a 2-year visa for your child, you can apply for a temporary child visa (subclass 445), which allows the child to live in Australia while waiting for a permanent visa. The duration of the visa may vary based on your specific situation.

  • A child born in Australia is not automatically an Australian citizen unless at least one of the parents is an Australian citizen or permanent resident at the time of the child's birth.