Child Visa for Australia

Are you an Australian citizen or permanent resident wanting to bring your child to Australia? The Australian Child Visa (Subclass 101) is a permanent visa that allows children living outside Australia to join their parents and live in Australia permanently.

At Intergate Emigration, we’ve helped hundreds of families reunite through the Subclass 101 Child Visa. Let us help you do the same.

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What Is the Australian Child Visa Subclass 101 and 802?

The Australian Child Visa Subclass 101 and Subclass 802 is a permanent residence visa for children who are outside Australia and have a parent who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.

• Subclass 101 is for children outside Australia at the time of application and visa grant.
• Subclass 802 is for children who are already in Australia when applying and when the visa is granted.

With these visas, your child can:

• Live in Australia permanently
• Study and access Medicare
• Apply for Australian citizenship when eligible
• Travel freely to and from Australia

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Who Can Apply for the Australian Child Visa 101 or 802?

To apply for this visa, the child must:

• Be outside Australia at the time of application and visa grant
• Be:
  
  • Under 18 years of age, or
  • 18 to 24 years old and a full-time student, or
  • Over 18 and dependent due to a disability
• Be single (not married, engaged or in a de facto relationship)
• Be sponsored by an eligible parent

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Who Can Sponsor the child?

The sponsoring parent must:

• Be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
• Be able to provide financial support and accommodation
• Be approved as a sponsor by the Department of Home Affairs

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Australian Child Visa Subclass 101 & 802 Requirements

To be granted a Subclass 101 or 802 Child Visa for Australia, you must meet the following requirements:

• The child must be dependent on the sponsoring parent
• The child must meet health and character requirements
• Parental consent or a court order must allow the child to migrate to Australia, where applicable

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Australian Child Visa 101 & 802 Processing Time & Cost

Processing time: Generally 12 to 24 months, depending on the case and documentation

Government visa application fee: From AUD 3,055

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Additional fees may apply for:

1. Medical examinations
2. Police certificates
3. Document translation

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Common Situations Where We Help

• Children born overseas to Australian citizens or permanent residents
• Children from previous relationships where custody agreements allow migration
• Stepchildren or adopted children (conditions apply)
• Young adults studying abroad who are still dependent on their parent in Australia

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Why Choose Intergate Emigration?

Navigating Australia’s immigration system can be overwhelming — especially when your child’s future is at stake. With Intergate Emigration, you benefit from:

• Over 20 years of experience in migration law
• Registered migration agents with up-to-date knowledge of visa policies
• Step-by-step assistance with documents, legal requirements, and follow-ups

Let us help you bring your child home — to Australia.