Family Migration - Children

Child Visa Options

If the child is in Australia

Child (Permanent) (subclass 802)
For children from overseas who are the natural or adopted or step children of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.

Orphan Relative (Permanent) (subclass 837)
For children from overseas whose parents are deceased or unable to look after them and who have an eligible sponsor.

Dependent Child Visa (subclass 445)
This is a temporary visa for children with a parent who holds a temporary partner visa and has not yet been granted a permanent partner visa.

If the child is outside Australia

Child (Permanent) (subclass 101)
For children from overseas who are the natural or adopted or step children of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.

Orphan Relative (Permanent) (subclass 117)
For children from overseas whose parents are deceased or unable to look after them and who have an eligible sponsor.

Adoption (Permanent) (subclass 102)
For children from overseas who have been or are about to be adopted by an Australian citizen, the holder of an Australian permanent visa, or an eligible New Zealand citizen.

Dependent Child Visa (subclass 445)
This is a temporary visa for children with a parent who holds a temporary partner visa and has not yet been granted a permanent partner visa.

*Note* – some circumstances may affect your eligibility to apply for a child visa or sponsor a child. Please contact us to check your eligibility.