Dependency Criteria:

The child must be dependent on a parent who is an Australian citizen, eligible New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent visa holder.

Eligible relationships include biological children, adopted children, or stepchildren (only from a former partner).

Stepparents currently married or in a de facto relationship with the child’s biological or adopted parent do not meet the dependency requirement.

Adopted Children:

Adopted children must have been adopted before turning 18 by a parent not holding Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or eligible New Zealand citizenship at the adoption time.

An Adoption visa (subclass 102) may be applicable if adopted by a parent already an Australian citizen, permanent visa holder, or eligible New Zealand citizen at the adoption time.

Stepchildren:

Eligible stepchildren must be under 18 and the child of their step-parent’s former partner.

The step-parent must have an Australian parenting order, guardianship, or custody under Australian or foreign law.

Age and Disability Criteria:

The child must be under 18, over 18 and studying full time, or over 18 with a disability.

Marital and Relationship Status:

The child must not be or have been married, engaged, or in a de facto relationship.

Health, Character, Debt, and Values:

• Meet health and character requirements.
• Clear any debts to the Australian Government.
• Sign the Australian values statement.
• Consent to migrate to Australia.

Privileges of the Visa:

• Indefinite stay in Australia.
• Work and study rights.
• Enrolment in Australia’s Medicare.
• Sponsorship rights for family members.
• Eligibility for Australian citizenship, if applicable.

Travel Validity:

Unlimited travel to and from Australia for 5 years from visa grant.

Renewal beyond the initial 5-year period requires a Resident Return Visa (RRV).

Adopted Children:

Adopted children must have been adopted before turning 18 by a parent not holding Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or eligible New Zealand citizenship.

An Adoption visa (subclass 102) may apply if adopted by a parent already an Australian citizen, permanent visa holder, or eligible New Zealand citizen at the adoption time.

Duration of Stay:

Permanent residency upon entry or visa grant.

Including Other Children:

• If the child has siblings applying, submit separate applications.
• Dependent children can be included when applying or before a decision.

Cost:

Main applicant fee: AUD3,055.00.

Additional charges for dependent children applying.