{"id":114,"date":"2023-02-03T09:21:11","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T09:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/australian-visa.co.uk\/blog\/?p=114"},"modified":"2023-08-22T10:00:11","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T10:00:11","slug":"child-visa-to-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/australian-visa.co.uk\/blog\/child-visa-to-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Child Visa to Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Does my child need a visa for Australia?<\/h2>\n<p>A child <strong>needs to obtain a relevant visa for Australia<\/strong> if they do not have a permanent visa but wish to reside in the country indefinitely. Without a suitable permit, they will not be allowed to enter Australia.<\/p>\n<p>The most common travel permit issued for minors is the <strong>Australian Child Visa (Subclass 101)<\/strong>. However, depending on the individual situation of each applicant, other visa types also remain available.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, if the child was born outside Australia and one of their parents was a citizen of Australia at the time of their birth, the child may apply for <strong>Australian Citizenship<\/strong> by Descent.<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<button class=\"apply-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/etaaustraliaonline.com\/book-an-eta\" rel=\"nofollow\">Apply for eTA Australia<\/a> <\/button><br \/>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<h2>Child Visa (Subclass 101)<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Australian Child Visa (Subclass 101)<\/strong> is issued for minors if their parent is an Australian citizen, eligible New Zealand citizen, or holder of a permanent visa to Australia and sponsors them as permanent residents of Australia.<\/p>\n<p>The document allows children to <strong>migrate to Australia<\/strong> with the intention of <strong>permanent residency<\/strong>. As soon as they obtain the permit, they gain access to Medicare, the Australian public healthcare system. It is also possible for them to work and study in Australia.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, holders of the Child Visa (Subclass 101) can apply for <strong>Australian citizenship<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>How can I obtain a Child Visa for Australia?<\/h3>\n<p>To obtain the Australian Child Visa, you should <strong>complete the registration form<\/strong> and send it by post with the necessary documents to the <strong>Child and Other Family Processing Centre in Perth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Collect the required documentation<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>valid passport, including pages with the child&#8217;s photo, personal details, issue and expiry date<\/li>\n<li>national identity card (if applicable)<\/li>\n<li>proof of name change (if applicable)<\/li>\n<li>four recent biometric photos of the child<\/li>\n<li>proof of being related, such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate, adoption certificate, family status certificate or an official family book<\/li>\n<li>proof of being dependent on the sponsoring parent, such as bank statements, money transfers, or rent receipts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Depending on the situation, additional documents may be required.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Complete the visa application form:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>apply for the Child Visa on paper<\/li>\n<li>fill in the form with relevant information<\/li>\n<li>finalize the payment for the visa processing<\/li>\n<li>send the completed form with all the required documents by post<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember that all the documentation should be in English or translated into English. Documents in other languages will not be accepted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow the instructions after the application:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>do not arrange travel without an approved visa<\/li>\n<li>undergo additional health examinations if required<\/li>\n<li>provide additional biometrics if required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Since April 2020, it has been possible to send additional documentation to the Child and Other Family Processing Centre in Perth via online form.<\/p>\n<h3>How long does it take to get a Child Visa for Australia?<\/h3>\n<p>The process of issuing a visa to Australia <strong>takes some time<\/strong>. Workers of the Australian office make sure to check each application thoroughly and grant entry to eligible foreigners only.<\/p>\n<p>Most visa requests are processed <strong>within a year<\/strong>, however, in some cases, the waiting time may be prolonged. The delay is usually caused by incorrect information provided in the application form, missing documents, or unpaid registration fees.<\/p>\n<h3>Is my child eligible for the Australian Child Visa?<\/h3>\n<p>To proceed with the visa application, the child must meet the following eligibility requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>meet health requirements<\/li>\n<li>meet character requirements<\/li>\n<li>sign the Australian values statement<\/li>\n<li>have consent to migrate to Australia<\/li>\n<li>have no debt to the Australian Government<\/li>\n<li>stay outside Australia during the registration process<\/li>\n<li>be single (never married, engaged, or in a de facto relationship)<\/li>\n<li>be a dependent child sponsored by a parent who is an Australian citizen, eligible New Zealand citizen, or holder of an Australian permanent visa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Moreover, if the child is at least <strong>18 years of age<\/strong> (but not older than 25 ), they must be a <strong>full-time student<\/strong> dependent on the sponsoring parent or <strong>unable to work<\/strong> because of a disability.<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<button class=\"apply-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/etaaustraliaonline.com\/book-an-eta\" rel=\"nofollow\">Apply for eTA Australia<\/a> <\/button><br \/>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<h2>What other Australian visas are available for children?<\/h2>\n<p>Depending on each applicant&#8217;s individual situation, it is possible to apply for one of <strong>many visa types available for children<\/strong> apart from the Child Visa (Subclass 101).<\/p>\n<h3>Child Visa (Subclass 802)<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Child Visa (Subclass 802)<\/strong> is a residence permit similar to the Child Visa (Subclass 101).<\/p>\n<p>The document is issued for <strong>dependent children<\/strong> whose parent or their parent&#8217;s partner sponsors them to live in Australia as residents. This visa was created for <strong>minors staying in Australia<\/strong> during the application process.<\/p>\n<h3>Orphan Relative Visa (Subclass 117)<\/h3>\n<p>The Australian <strong>Orphan Relative Visa (Subclass 177)<\/strong> was created for <strong>orphaned children<\/strong> whose relatives decided to sponsor their permanent stay in Australia. The family had to do so because the <strong>children&#8217;s parents were dead, missing, or incapacitated<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>To be given this permit, minors must <strong>stay outside Australia<\/strong> while applying for it.<\/p>\n<h3>Orphan Relative Visa (Subclass 837)<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Orphan Relative Visa (Subclass 837)<\/strong> may be issued for an <strong>orphaned child<\/strong> whose parents are either missing, dead or incapacitated. In this situation, one of their family members should pay for the child&#8217;s permanent stay in Australia.<\/p>\n<p>It is important that the child remains in Australia while applying for this residence permit.<\/p>\n<h3>Adoption Visa (Subclass 102)<\/h3>\n<p>The Australian <strong>Adoption Visa (Subclass 102)<\/strong> is intended for <strong>children adopted overseas<\/strong> by an Australian citizen, holder of an Australian permanent visa, or eligible New Zealand citizen. It is also available for <strong>minors in the process of adoption<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The adoptive parent declares to sponsor the permanent residence of their adopted child.<\/p>\n<h3>Dependent Child Visa (Subclass 445)<\/h3>\n<p>Holders of the <strong>Temporary Partner Visa<\/strong> that did not include their adopted or biological child in the application form may apply for the <strong>Dependent Child Visa (Subclass 445)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Being given the document, a child of the Temporary Partner Visa holder must immediately <strong>apply for the same type of permanent visa as their parent<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/australian-visa.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/kids.webp\" alt=\"kids\" width=\"640\" height=\"512\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/australian-visa.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/kids.webp 640w, https:\/\/australian-visa.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/kids-300x240.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does my child need a visa for Australia? 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