The Child Visa (Subclass 802) is designed for dependent children of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. This visa allows children to live, study, and work in Australia indefinitely and reunite with their parents.
Key Benefits
- • Permanent residency in Australia.
- • Opportunity to live with and be reunited with parents in Australia.
- • Work and study in Australia without restrictions.
- • Eligible family members can be included in the application.
Eligibility
- • 802 visa is applied if the child is in Australia while 101 visa is applied when the child is outside of Australia.
- • Be a dependent child of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
- • Meet health and character requirements.
- • Provide necessary documents and evidence of dependency.
Common Pathways
- • Dependent children of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens often choose this visa to join their parents in Australia.
Duration and Validity
The Child Visa (Subclass 802) is a permanent visa, allowing you to live and work in Australia indefinitely.
Application Process Overview
- • Be sponsored by an eligible parent who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
- • Gather necessary documents, including proof of dependency.
- • Apply for the visa online, providing all required information.
- • Pay the application fee.
- • Attend a health examination and provide character documents, if required.
- • Wait for your visa to be processed (processing times vary).
- • Once approved, you can live, work, and study in Australia as a permanent resident.
For detailed information on the Child Visa (Subclass 802), including eligibility criteria, application procedures, and more, please visit our nearest office or contact us via mail or phone.
Related Visas
Australian Visa Types
- Student visas
- Partner Visas
- Child Visas
- Parent Visas
- Carer Visas
- Visitor Visas
- Temporary Graduate Visa
- Working and skilled visas
