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There are several ways to bring a child who is not yours to Australia. If you are an international student, you can include family members when you lodge your student visa application. Your sponsor could be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. If you would like the child to come to Australia immediately, they can apply for a tourist visa. There are also various subclasses of visas available, such as the subclass 491 visa, which enables eligible skilled workers and their families to live, work and study in designated regional areas of Australia for up to five years.
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Student visa options for children
If you are an international student, you may be eligible to bring your family with you to Australia. This includes your dependent children under 18 years of age. You must provide evidence of your relationship with your dependent family members, such as birth certificates. Your family members will also need to provide evidence that they meet specific health and character requirements, which may include medical examinations and police clearance certificates. Additionally, you must prove that you can financially support your family while in Australia.
If your child is under 18, they must be included in your student visa application, even if they do not plan to travel with you to Australia immediately. If you do not declare them on your application, they will not be eligible for a student visa to join you in the future. As a student under 18, you can have an adult come to Australia with you to provide care and support. They must be a parent, custodian, or relative who is 21 or older, have enough money to support themselves and the child, and be able to provide accommodation and welfare. Your parent or guardian will need to apply for a Student Guardian Visa.
There are three types of permanent child visas: Child Visa (Onshore and Offshore versions), an Adoption Visa, and an Orphan Relative Visa for children outside Australia with a relative in Australia whose parents are deceased. The Child Visa (subclass 802) is for children who are already in Australia and wish to stay with their parents permanently. The child must be a dependent of a parent who is an Australian citizen, eligible New Zealand citizen, or permanent visa holder. The child must be under 18 years old or a full-time student aged 18-25 and financially dependent on the parent. Once granted, the child can live, study, and access Medicare in Australia and apply for citizenship if eligible.
The Dependent Child Visa (subclass 445) is a temporary visa that allows a child to remain in Australia while their parent's permanent Partner Visa is being processed. The child must be a dependent of the visa-holding parent and be sponsored by the nominator or sponsor of the visa-holding parent. Once granted, the child can stay in Australia, travel, work, or study while the permanent partner visa application is processed.
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Parent visa options
As an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you can sponsor your relatives to come to Australia. Here is some information on visa options for parents:
- Subclass 101 Child Visa: This is a permanent visa that allows a parent's child to move to Australia to live with them. The child must live outside Australia when applying for the subclass 101 visa and while the visa is being processed. The child must also be single and cannot work due to a disability.
- Subclass 309 Visa: This is a temporary visa that allows the holder to live in Australia until the Department of Home Affairs approves the subclass 100 visa application or the sponsor withdraws it. The subclass 309 visa applicant must live outside Australia at the time of application.
- Subclass 820 Visa: This visa allows the holder to live in Australia until the Department of Home Affairs decides on the subclass 801 visa application. The subclass 820 visa applicant must live in Australia at the time of application.
- Subclass 491 Visa: This visa enables skilled workers and their families to live, work and study in designated regional areas of Australia for five years. After three years, visa holders can apply for a Permanent Residence visa. Applicants must be nominated by an Australian state or territory government or sponsored by an eligible family member living in a designated regional area. Applicants must score at least 65 points (out of a possible 100) to express their interest in applying. Other requirements include being under 45 years old, having a positive skills assessment, and having competent English skills.
- Subclass 115/ Subclass 835 Remaining Relative Visa: This is a permanent visa that allows the applicant to move to Australia to be with their only close relative. The applicant must be sponsored by an eligible parent or step-parent, sibling or step-sibling, or an eligible partner of their relative. The applicant must have no other near relatives and must meet health and character requirements. There is a limited number of these visas granted each year.
- Student Guardian Visa: If the parent's child is under 18 and studying in Australia, the parent can apply for this visa to come to Australia to provide care and support. The parent must be over 21 years old, have enough money to support themselves and the child, and be able to provide accommodation and welfare for the child.
- Parent Category Visa: This visa allows the parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand citizens to migrate permanently to Australia. To meet the balance-of-family test, at least half of the applicant's children must reside in Australia. The applicant must also be at least 18 years old and willing to sponsor their application.
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Remaining relative visa
The Remaining Relative Visa is a permanent visa that allows people to stay in Australia to be with their only close family members. There are two subclasses of this visa: subclass 115 and subclass 835. Subclass 115 is for applicants who are overseas, while subclass 835 is for applicants already in Australia when applying for the visa.
To be eligible for this visa, you must be sponsored by an eligible parent or step-parent, sibling or step-sibling, or an eligible partner of your relative. You must have no other near relatives—defined as parents, step-parents, siblings, step-siblings, or partners of your relatives. You must also have an assurance of support, which ensures that you will not have to rely on government assistance. This assurance of support covers you and any family members who come with you to Australia.
Additionally, you must meet health and character requirements, and your sponsor must agree to provide support, accommodation, and financial assistance for your first two years of residency in Australia.
It is important to note that the Remaining Relative Visa is subject to processing times, and there are a limited number of visas granted each year.
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Visa options for adopted children
If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you can sponsor your relatives to come to Australia. There are several visa options to bring a child to Australia, including:
Subclass 600 Visitor Visa – Sponsored Family Stream
This visa is suitable if you plan to invite your relatives to visit Australia for up to 12 months. With this visa, the child can visit family or friends, travel within Australia, and study for up to 3 months. However, they cannot work.
Subclass 101 Visa (Child Visa)
The subclass 101 visa is for offshore children from overseas when the application is made. The sponsoring parent must be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen. This visa costs AUD $2,665 for the main applicant, but there may be additional costs for police certificates, health checks, biometrics, and professional fees.
Subclass 802 Visa
The subclass 802 visa is for onshore children from overseas when the application is made. This visa also costs AUD $2,665 for the main applicant, plus potential additional costs.
Subclass 102 Visa (Adoption Visa)
The subclass 102 visa is for children adopted outside of Australia to live with their adoptive parents in Australia. The child must be under 18 at the time of adoption, when the application is submitted, and at the time the visa decision is made. The sponsoring parent must be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen. This visa costs AUD $2,665 for the main applicant, with potential additional costs.
Subclass 115/ Subclass 835 Remaining Relative Visa
The subclass 115/subclass 835 visa is a permanent visa that allows the applicant to move to Australia to be with their only close relative. The applicant must be sponsored by an eligible parent, step-parent, sibling, step-sibling, or eligible partner of their relative. They must have no other near relatives and must meet health and character requirements. This visa allows the applicant to stay, work, and study in Australia indefinitely.
Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa – Family Sponsored
The subclass 491 visa enables eligible skilled workers and their families to live, work, and study in designated regional areas of Australia for five years. Visa holders can apply for a Permanent Residence visa after three years. Applicants must be nominated by an Australian state or territory government or sponsored by an eligible family member residing in a designated regional area.
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Visa options for children of NZ citizens
If you are a New Zealand citizen, you can enrol your children in Australian schools. Your children can also study at Australian universities or polytechnics. In addition, if you plan to work and live in Australia, you can sort out your child's tax, healthcare, and driver's licence.
Child Visa (subclass 101 or 802)
This visa is for dependent children of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible NZ citizens. The sponsoring New Zealander must be living in Australia, often as a protected SCV holder or a citizen/permanent resident. You may need to show financial support, meet health and character requirements, and pass the balance of family test (for parent visas).
Remaining Relative Visa (subclass 115 or 835)
This visa is for applicants whose only close family lives in Australia. The applicant must be sponsored by an eligible parent or step-parent, sibling or step-sibling, or an eligible partner of their relative. The applicant must have no other near relatives and must meet health and character requirements. With this visa, the applicant can stay, work and study in Australia indefinitely.
Subclass 491 Visa
This visa enables eligible skilled workers and their families to live, work and study in designated regional areas of Australia for five years. The applicant must be sponsored or nominated by an Australian state or territory government or a family member residing in a designated regional area. The applicant must have at least 65 points to express their interest in applying, but the process is highly competitive, and 90-100 points are often needed to receive an invitation. Other requirements include being under 45 years old, having a positive skills assessment, and having competent English.
Parent Visa
This visa allows the parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand citizens to migrate permanently to Australia. To be eligible, the parent must have a child who is an Australian permanent resident, citizen, or eligible NZ citizen, and the child must have been living lawfully in Australia for the last two years before the visa application. The parent must also meet the balance of family test, which requires that at least half of their children reside in Australia.
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Frequently asked questions
The subclass 491 visa is for skilled workers and their families to live and work in designated regional areas of Australia for five years. The subclass 101 visa is a permanent visa that will allow a child to move to Australia to live with their guardian. The subclass 309 visa allows temporary residence in Australia until the subclass 100 visa is approved. The subclass 115/subclass 835 visa is for applicants with only one close relative in Australia.
Applicants must be nominated by an Australian state or sponsored by a family member in a designated regional area. Applicants must have at least 65 points, although 90-100 points are preferable. Applicants must be under 45, have a positive skills assessment, and have competent English skills.
The guardian must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen. The child must live outside of Australia and be single.
The applicant must live outside of Australia. The subclass 309 visa must be applied for at the same time as the subclass 100 visa.
