Child Visa

Visa requirements of the visa applicant:

• the applicant must be under 18 years of age, or;
  • if studying full time and dependent, under the age of 25, or;
  • 18 years of age or older and must not be able to work due to disability.
• must be single
• must meet health requirements
• if over the age of 16, must meet certain character requirements.

Visa requirements of the visa sponsor:

• must be the child’s parent or step parent
• must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen
• must be at least 18 years of age
• must meet character requirements
• must provide applicant with accommodation and help with settlement in Australia.

What this visa allows you to do:

• unlimited travel facility for up to five (5) years
• work and study in Australia
• access to Australia’s publicly funded universal health-care system (Medicare)
• sponsor eligible relatives for permanent visa to Australia.