We understand life circumstances can separate you from being with your child here in Australia. Thankfully, Child Visa options enable parents to sponsor their children and be reunited with their family. Australia is a great place to raise a family and is full of opportunities for children to learn and grow.
Can I sponsor my child to come to Australia?
You may be able to sponsor your child to live in Australia if you are an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand Citizen. The child must be your biological child, adopted child or step child. It may also be possible to sponsor a child if you are the spouse or de facto partner of their parent.
Child Visa sponsors must be able to financially support the child. They will also need to meet character requirements to show they do not have a history of domestic or family violence. Several visa conditions and obligations also apply in cases where the child’s parent holds or is applying for an Australian Partner Visa.
Is my child eligible for a Child Visa?
A child’s eligibility for a Child Visa depends on several factors including:
- The child’s age – Child Visas usually require the child to be under 18 years of age, with exceptions for some full-time students up to the age of 25, and children over the age of 18 that are unable to work due to a disability;
- The child’s dependency status – This must be substantiated with supporting evidence;
- Whether the child is currently inside or outside of Australia – This will influence the applicant’s visa options and whether they need to remain inside or outside of Australia at the time of application and visa grant;
- Interviews with the Department of Home Affairs as required – This may be needed to satisfy character requirements;
- Whether the child is a biological child, relative or an orphan of the parent – A different visa process applies for each case.
Child Visas Australia
There are several visa options available to children in Australia. Our team of Registered Migration Agents can advise on a child’s eligibility for an onshore or offshore Child Visa, a Dependent Child Visa, an Adoption Visa, a New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa or a Remaining Relative Visa amongst other options depending on your circumstances.
How Interstaff’s migration agents assist with Child Visas
Interstaff has over 30 years of experience in assisting with Family Visas, such as Child Visas. We understand that visa arrangements to reunite with your child can be an emotional and stressful, and we aim to provide support throughout the process through professional migration advice.
We begin by assessing your individual circumstances during a consultation and advising of your visa options and the applicable requirements. We then guide you through each step of the visa process and advise how you can prepare your evidence in a way that meets the Government’s requirements. Our team also liaise on your behalf with the Department of Home Affairs. Simply contact Interstaff’s Registered Migration Agents to arrange a consultation.