Australia values family unity and offers various Child and Family Visa pathways that allow Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand citizens to bring their children to live with them. These visas provide children the opportunity to join their parents and build their future in Australia.
On this page, you’ll find an overview of the different child visa options, eligibility requirements, the application process, costs, and key information to help you successfully navigate the journey.
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This permanent visa allows children outside Australia to move and live with their parent (or their parent’s partner) who is settled in Australia.
A temporary visa for children of parents holding a temporary partner visa. It enables the child to join their parent in Australia and be included in their parent’s permanent partner visa application later.
Designed for children who have been adopted overseas, this visa allows them to live permanently in Australia with their adoptive parent, who must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
This visa is for children without parents to care for them in their home country. It allows them to move to Australia to live with a sponsoring relative who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
To qualify for a child visa, applicants generally must:
Be the dependent, stepchild, or adopted child of the sponsoring parent.
such as birth certificates, adoption records (if applicable), and evidence of the sponsoring parent’s Australian status.
applicants must complete health examinations.
police clearance certificates may be required.
lodgement of the visa application with all supporting documents.
Reuniting families is a cornerstone of Australia’s immigration system, and child visas are a vital pathway to achieving this. By understanding the available visa subclasses, eligibility criteria, and application process, parents can approach the journey with clarity and confidence.
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