A Child visa is a permanent residency visa that allows an eligible parent to sponsor their child to live in Australia indefinitely. The parent can apply on behalf of a child younger than 18 years of age.

As the visa applicant, the child must:

  • Be the child of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen (there are special requirements for adopted children)
  • Be single (i.e. not married, engaged or in a de facto relationship)
  • Be under 25 years old at the time that your application is lodged.
  • If the applicant is between 18 and 24 years old, they must be a full-time student AND financially dependent upon their sponsor, OR must have a disability that prevents them from working. Additionally, the applicant must NEVER have been married or had a de facto partner.

The parent who is sponsoring your visa application must:

  • Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
  • Be the applicant’s biological parent or adopted child of the sponsoring parent (child's dependents can be included in the application. This includes the child's dependent children or other dependent relatives)
  • NOT have been convicted of (or have an outstanding charge for) an offence against a child (this requirement also applies to their parent's spouse or de facto partner, if relevant)
  • Be 18 years or older at the time that their application is lodged (or have a spouse or de facto partner who is eligible to sponsor your application)
  • If they are under 18 years old, have:
  • The sole legal right to decide where the child can live OR
  • Have a statutory declaration from any other person who has the legal right to decide where the child can live, granting permission for you to migrate to Australia OR
  • A valid court order permitting the child’s permanent removal from the child’s home country

For information on your eligibility for Child visas, please contact us for a free assessment.