Child Visa (subclass 101, 802)

The Child Visa (Subclass 101) is a permanent visa that allows a child living outside Australia to migrate and live permanently with their parent who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. This visa is part of Australia’s Family Migration Program and is designed to support family reunification.

Key Benefits of the Child Visa 101

• Permanent Residency
  The child can live in Australia indefinitely with full rights to work, study, and access public services.
• Access to Medicare
  The child will be eligible for Australia’s public healthcare system.
• Pathway to Citizenship
  The child may apply for Australian citizenship after meeting residency requirements.
• Education and Employment
  The child can study and work in Australia without restrictions.
• Travel Rights
  The visa includes a five-year travel facility. After that, the child can apply for a Resident Return Visa (RRV).

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Subclass 101 visa, the child must meet the following requirements:

Relationship Requirements

• Be the biological, adopted, or step-child of the sponsoring parent.
• The sponsor must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.

Age and Dependency

• Be under 18 years old, or
• Be 18 to 25 years old, studying full-time and financially dependent on the parent, or
• Be over 18 years old and unable to work due to a disability

Location Requirement

• The child must be outside Australia at the time of application and visa decision.

Financial Dependency

• The child must be single and financially dependent on the sponsoring parent.

Health & Character Requirements

• The child must meet health and character standards set by the Department of Home Affairs.

Visa Conditions

Once granted, the Subclass 101 visa comes with the following conditions:

• Permanent Residency
  The child can live in Australia permanently.
• Work and Study Rights
  The child can work and study without restrictions.
• Travel Facility
  The visa includes a five-year travel facility. After that, the child must apply for a Resident Return Visa to maintain travel rights.
• Compliance with Australian Laws
  The child must comply with all visa conditions and Australian laws.
• Sponsor Responsibilities
  The sponsor must provide financial support and accommodation for the child’s first two years in Australia.

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