Child Visa Types
Child Visa
The Child Visa allows a child to live in Australia with their parents. This visa is for children who are biological, adopted, or stepchildren of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. The visa enables the child to study, live, and enjoy the benefits of being in Australia.
Child Visa (Adoption Category)
The Child Visa (Adoption Category) allows an adopted child to live in Australia with their adoptive parents. This visa is for children who have been adopted or are in the process of being adopted by an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen. This visa enables the child to study, live, and grow up in Australia.
Child Visa (Offshore Visa Category)
The Child Visa (Offshore Visa Category) allows a child who is outside Australia to come and live in Australia with their parents. This visa is for children who are biological, adopted, or stepchildren of an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen. The visa enables the child to study, live, and grow up in Australia.
Orphan Relative Visa (Subclass 837/117)
The Orphan Relative Visa (Subclass 837/117) allows a child who is an orphan to live in Australia with a relative. This visa is intended for children whose parents are deceased, permanently incapacitated, or whose whereabouts are unknown. The visa enables the child to study, live, and grow up in Australia under the care of their sponsoring relative.
