Subclass 101/802-Child Visa
Visa Class:
Date of Modification: 8 May 2022
Visa Category: family_visa
Visa Subclass: 101
Base Application Fee: 2710
Stream: Not Applicable
Visa Introduction
With this visa the child can
- migrate to Australia as a permanent resident
- study and access Medicare
- apply for Australian citizenship if eligible
The child must:
- be a dependent child of a parent who is an Australian citizen, eligible New Zealand citizen or holder of an Australian permanent visa
- be under 18 years, a full-time student aged over 18 and under 25 and financially dependent on the parent, or over 18 and unable to work due to a disability
- be single and dependent on the parent
- be outside Australia when the application is made (Subclass 101)
- in Australia when the application is made (Subclass 802)
Processing times
Processing times
- 25% of applications: 9 months
- 50% of applications: 10 months
- 75% of applications: 18 months
- 90% of applications: 29 months
Sponsorship Requirements
Things to note
- you must be an Australian citizen or eligible New Zealand citizen, or holder of an Australian permanent visa
- you must provide adequate accommodation and enough financial support to meet the child's reasonable living needs for their first 2 years in Australia
Visa Application Checklist
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