What is a Child Visa?
An Australian Child Visa allows children to reunite with a parent in Australia if the parent is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. This is a humanitarian and family-focused visa designed to preserve the integrity of family unity and provide children with the opportunity to live, study and develop in a stable environment.

What types of Child Visas are available?

• Subclass 101 (Child visa – offshore): For children under 18 or dependent children applying from outside Australia.
• Subclass 802 (Child visa – onshore): For children under 18 or dependent children applying from within Australia.
• Subclass 445 (Dependent Child visa): For dependent children to be added to an existing Partner visa application.
• Subclass 117/837 (Orphan Relative visa): For orphaned children who have eligible relatives in Australia.
• Subclass 102 (Adoption visa): For children legally adopted by an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

How can Nguyen Do Lawyers assist you?

• Assess your circumstances to determine the appropriate child visa pathway.
• Advise, prepare and lodge the sponsorship and visa application.
• Guide you in providing evidence of the parent–child relationship, dependency and meeting health and character requirements.
• Represent you before the Department of Home Affairs, particularly in complex cases involving adoption, step-children or prior refusals.

Contact Nguyen Do Lawyers for detailed advice on child visa applications. Our migration lawyers will work closely with you to ensure your child can reunite with their parents in Australia lawfully and securely.