Subclass 101 — Child Visa — immi.wiki

The Subclass 101 Child visa grants permanent residence to dependent children of Australian citizens. The applicant must be outside Australia at the time of application and grant. Eligible children include biological children, adopted children, and stepchildren who meet the dependency criteria.

Children who are already in Australia apply for the onshore Subclass 802 Child (Permanent) visa instead.

• The applicant must be a dependent child of an Australian citizen sponsor
• Eligible child categories include: biological children, children adopted in accordance with Australian laws, stepchildren where the sponsor is in a genuine relationship with the child's parent
• The child must generally be under 18 years, OR be 18–25 years and dependent on the sponsor due to full-time study, OR have a physical or mental incapacity that prevents them from working
• The sponsor must be an Australian citizen
• Health and character requirements must be met

Applications are lodged via ImmiAccount from outside Australia. The sponsor provides sponsorship documentation and evidence of the parental or step-parental relationship. Processing times vary.

The Subclass 101 is a permanent residence visa. After grant, the holder has unlimited work and study rights. Standard 5-year travel facility applies from grant date.