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Child Visa

Child visas let dependent children of Australian citizens, permanent residents and eligible New Zealand citizens live in Australia permanently. Options also exist for adopted children and orphaned relatives.

101 / 802102445117 / 837

Who this is for

  • Dependent children of Australian citizens or permanent residents
  • Children adopted from outside Australia
  • Dependent children of partner visa holders
  • Orphaned relatives of Australian residents

Visa options

Subclass 101 / 802

Child visa

Permanent visa for dependent children, offshore (101) or onshore (802).

Subclass 102

Adoption visa

For children adopted from outside Australia.

Subclass 445

Dependent Child visa

Temporary visa for dependent children of temporary partner visa holders.

Subclass 117 / 837

Orphan Relative visa

For orphaned relatives under 18.

Key requirements

  • Dependency and age requirements
  • Sponsorship by an eligible parent
  • Consent from anyone with custody or access rights
  • Health and character requirements

How we can help

  • Choose the right child visa
  • Prepare custody and consent documents
  • Lodge and manage the application

General information only, last reviewed October 2026. Requirements change often. Check the official Home Affairs pages or contact us for advice about your situation.

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Tell us about your situation and we will explain your options clearly.

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