Visa category
Child visas FAQs
Child visas frequently asked questions for Australian immigration, with checked and reviewed dates.
Questions
5 published FAQs in this category.
What child-parent relationship is needed for a subclass 101 Child visa?
The applicant must be the dependent child of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent visa holder or eligible New Zealand citizen.
What is a subclass 101 Child visa?
Subclass 101 is a permanent Child visa for a dependent child outside Australia whose parent can sponsor them.
What is a subclass 102 Adoption visa?
Subclass 102 is a permanent visa for a child outside Australia who has been adopted, or is being adopted, by an eligible Australian sponsor.
What is a subclass 117 Orphan Relative visa?
Subclass 117 is a permanent child visa for a child outside Australia who cannot be cared for by either parent and has an eligible Australian relative.
Who can sponsor a subclass 101 Child visa applicant?
The sponsor must usually be at least 18 and be the eligible parent, or that parent's cohabiting spouse or de facto partner.