Child Visa
Ensure a Brighter Future for Your Child in Australia
With the Child Visa, your child can live, learn, and grow in Australia with full access to healthcare, education, and opportunities.
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.
The Child Visa allows children of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia permanently. This visa is suitable for biological, adopted, or stepchildren who need to join their parents in Australia.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Child Visa, the applicant must be the biological, adopted, or stepchild of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. The child must be under 18 years old, or between 18-25 years old and enrolled as a full-time student who is financially dependent on the sponsoring parent. Alternatively, if over 18, the child must be unable to work due to a disability and dependent on their parent. The child also needs to be sponsored by their parent or their parent’s partner and must meet the necessary health and character requirements.
What You Can Do Once You Hold This Visa
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Live, work, and study in Australia permanently.
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Enrol in Australia’s public healthcare scheme, Medicare.
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Sponsor eligible family members for permanent residence.
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Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want for five years.
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Apply for Australian citizenship (subject to eligibility).