Australia child visa
The government of Australia has always focused on the union of the families of migrants in its immigration policies. The Australia child visa has various categories offered by the government is proof of this fact.
Australia offers various child visa categories to help immigrants bring their biological child, adopted child or stepchild to the country. The sponsor must be either a citizen of the country, or a PR visa holder.
A child that is born in Australia automatically receives an Australian citizenship if one of the parents is an Australian citizen or holds an Australian PR.
However, a child born outside Australia requires:
- A permanent visa, if neither of the parents is an Australian citizen
- An Australian citizenship if one of the parents is an Australian citizen.
The Dependent Child Visa in Australia consists of four subclasses, they are:
- Child Visa 101
- Child Visa 102
- Child Visa 802
- Child Visa 445
Your child will be eligible for a dependent visa, under the following conditions:
- You are an Australian citizen
- You hold a permanent resident visa for Australia
- You are a citizen of New Zealand

Child Visa 101
Children with one or both biological parents residing in Australia, are eligible for this visa. A child can live with the parents in the country on this visa.
Eligibility requirements
- Child must be under 18 years of age
- He must be born outside Australia
- Visa application must be initiated in the home country
- Child must be residing outside Australia at the time of application
Child Visa 102
This visa is for children who have been adopted outside Australia by Australian parents.
Eligibility requirements
- Child must be under 18 years of age and born outside Australia
- Visa application must be initiated in the home country
- The adoption process should either be in- process or completed, at the time of application.
- The foster parents or prospective foster parents must submit proofs that they can support the child’s sponsorship.
Child Visa 802
This visa is for children currently residing in Australia, who require an extension on their existing visa.
Eligibility requirements
- Parents are eligible to stay in Australia, at the time of application
- They must prove that they have the funds to sponsor the child during his or her period of stay
- Parents can apply for this visa, on behalf of a child who is younger than 18 years of age
Child Visa 445
Parents on a temporary partner visa can include their children under this visa category, if accompanied by their children. It is a temporary multiple-entry visa that allows the child to visit Australia until the parent’s permanent partner visa is approved. A parent can add the child’s name in the permanent partner visa application after the approval of a temporary Partner visa.
Eligibility requirements
- Child must be less than 18 years of age
- The child must be financially dependent on the parent with the Partner Visa if he is above 18 years of age
- The child must fulfill the criteria for physical or mental disability and financial dependency; in order to be eligible for this visa
- The child can travel indefinitely to Australia
- The child earns the right to study and complete his education in Australia
- Child is eligible for an Australian citizenship
- Document checklist
- Complete Application Processing.
- Forms, Documentation & application Filing.
- Updates & Follow up with the relevant departments if required, till the decision is received.
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