Child and other Family visas
Child and other Family visas
Child (Permanent) (Subclass 802)
This permanent visa is for onshore children, who are the children or stepchildren of an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Orphan Relative (Permanent) (Subclass 837)
This visa is for children whose parents are deceased, permanently incapacitated, or whose whereabouts are unknown, and who have an eligible sponsor in Australia such as a relative.
Dependent Child Visa (Subclass 445)
For children whose parent holds a temporary partner visa and is in the process of obtaining a permanent partner visa.
If the child is outside Australia
Child (Permanent) (Subclass 101)
This permanent visa is for children from overseas, who are the children or stepchildren of an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Orphan Relative (Permanent) (Subclass 117)
This permanent visa is for children from overseas whose parents are deceased, permanently incapacitated, or whose whereabouts are unknown and who have an eligible sponsor in Australia such as a relative.
Adoption (Permanent) (Subclass 102)
This permanent visa is for children from overseas who have been or about to be adopted by an Australian citizen or the holder of an Australian permanent visa or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
Important Note: If the child was adopted before the parent became an Australian citizen or the holder of an Australian permanent visa or an eligible New Zealand citizen, they should instead apply for a Child visa (subclass 101)
Dependent Child Visa (Subclass 445)
This temporary visa is for children whose parent holds a temporary partner visa and is in the process of obtaining a permanent partner visa.
