Australia · Family Visas

Child visa pathways

Australia has several child visas, including for dependent children of Australian citizens or permanent residents and for adopted and orphan relative children.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Parents in Australia who want their children to join them permanently.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • A parent sponsor who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible NZ citizen
  • The child meets the age and dependency rules of the subclass
  • Consent from anyone with custody rights
Process

How the process works

  1. Identify the right child subclass
  2. Apply online with the sponsor
  3. Health checks and, for older children, police certificates
  4. Decision
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Birth certificate
  • Custody and consent documents
  • Sponsor documents
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Children included in a parent's own visa application do not need a separate child visa.

Official source: Official source. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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