Child-visa-subclass-101
The Child Visa (Subclass 101) allows an eligible parent to sponsor their child to live in Australia permanently. Parents can apply for this visa on behalf of a child under 18 years of age.
An eligible parent is:
- An Australian citizen
- The holder of an Australian permanent resident visa
- An eligible New Zealand citizen.
It allows the child to:
- Travel to and stay in Australia indefinitely
- Work and study in Australia
- Enrol in Medicare, Australia’s scheme for health-related care and expenses
- Apply for Australian citizenship (if they are eligible)
- Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
- Travel to and from Australia for five years from the date the visa is granted – after that time they will need another visa to enter Australia.
Child Visa Subclass 101 Criteria
To get this visa, the child must be:
- Sponsored by their parent or their parent’s partner
- Single
- Younger than 18 years of age, or:
- Full-time student between 18 and 25 years of age, or
- 18 or older and unable to work due to a disability and dependent on the sponsoring parent
The child can include their own dependent children in the visa application.
The sponsoring parent must be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen. In some cases, the spouse or de facto partner of the child’s parent may also act as the sponsor, provided they meet the same eligibility requirements.
The child must be:
- The biological child or adopted child of the sponsoring parent
- A step child who has not turned 18 of a step-parent who is no longer the partner of the child’s parent but has a legal responsibility to care for the child.
An adopted child must have been legally adopted before their parent became an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
How Can Immigration Global Network Help You?
At Immigration Global Network, our experienced team understands the importance of reuniting loved ones in Australia. That’s why we put special care and attention into organizing, preparing, and lodging each visa application to ensure a smooth and successful process.