Child Visa (Subclass 101)
Overview | This visa lets a child outside Australia move to Australia to live with their parents. |
Visa type | Permanent |
Cost of application | From AUD2,665 for main applicant |
Duration of visa | Since the visa is permanent, the child can live in Australia permanently |
Uses of this visa |
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Eligibility | Applicants must meet the following requirements-
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Age Requirements
The child must be either:
- under 18 years old, or
- over 18 and under 25 years and studying full time, or
- over 18 years with a disability
If the child is over 18 and under 25 years and studying full time
If the child is over 18 and under 25 years old they:
- must be a full-time student when they apply and when the visa application is decided
- can’t work full time
- must be financially dependent on their parent(s) more than any other person
The child is a full-time student if they are:
- enrolled in a full-time course that leads to a professional, trade or vocational qualification
- attending classes
The child should have started studying since turning 18 years of age or within 6 months (or a reasonable time) of finishing school. Any gaps of more than 6 months between their final year of school and the start of their further studies must be explained.
If the child is over 18 years with a disability
If the child is 18 years or older with a disability, they:
- must have totally or partially lost their bodily or mental functions
- can’t work full time