Family Migration – CHILD

FAMILY MIGRATION – CHILD

VISA CATEGORIES

Family Migration - CHILD

Child, subclass 101/802

Family Migration - CHILD

Adoption, subclass 102

Family Migration - CHILD

Orphan Relative, subclass 117/837

Child, subclass 101/802

For children from overseas who are the child or stepchild of an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.

  • Age under 25
  • Child over 17 must be a full time student and dependent on the sponsor, unless exceptional circumstances apply
  • Has a sponsor (biological or adoptive parent or step parent) who is a permanent resident, Australian citizen or eligible New Zealand citizen.
  • Single, not in a de-facto relationship or engaged to be married
  • No substantial criminal record
  • Good health
  • Permanent resident, Australian citizen or eligible New Zealand citizen.
  • Age 18 and over
  • Signed declaration to provide accommodation and welfare to the child
  • Sponsor or other nominated person provides Assurance of Support including security bond, if requested

Adoption, subclass 102

For children from overseas who have been or about to be adopted by an Australian citizen or the holder of an Australian permanent visa or an eligible New Zealand citizen.

  • Age under 18
  • Has a sponsor (adoptive parent) who is a permanent resident, Australian citizen or eligible New Zealand citizen.
  • No substantial criminal record
  • Good health
  • Permanent resident, Australian citizen or eligible New Zealand citizen.
  • Age 18 and over
  • Signed declaration to provide accommodation and welfare to the child
  • Sponsor or other nominated person provides Assurance of Support including security bond, if requested

Orphan Relative, subclass 117/837

For children from overseas whose parents are deceased, permanently incapacitated, or whose whereabouts are unknown and who have an eligible sponsor.

  • Age under 18
  • Has a sponsor (adoptive parent) who is a permanent resident, Australian citizen or eligible New Zealand citizen.
  • No substantial criminal record
  • Good health
  • Permanent resident, Australian citizen or eligible New Zealand citizen.
  • Age 18 and over
  • Signed declaration to provide accommodation and welfare to the child
  • Sponsor or other nominated person provides Assurance of Support including security bond, if requested