Eligibility check: Child visa

Answer these 9 questions. It takes about three minutes. Tap “What does this mean?” under any question if you’re not sure how to answer.

1. 1.The parent who will sponsor the child is

   iWhat does this mean?Hide explanation

   An 'eligible New Zealand citizen' is generally a New Zealand citizen who held a special category visa (444) on 26 February 2001, or who has been assessed as a protected SCV holder. Most New Zealand citizens who arrived after that date are not eligible unless they have become permanent residents or citizens.

   An Australian citizenAn Australian permanent residentAn eligible New Zealand citizenNone of these
2. 2.How is the sponsor related to the child?

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   A step-parent is the current or former partner of the child's parent. If the child is the sponsor's stepchild, other requirements apply, including that the child is usually under 18.

   Biological parentAdoptive parentStep-parentAnother relative or guardian
3. 3.Which describes the child?

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   Answer for the child's age on the day the application will be lodged.

   Under 1818 to 24, studying full time and financially dependent on the sponsor18 or older and unable to work because of a disability18 or older and none of the above
4. 4.Is the child married, engaged or in a de facto relationship?

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   This includes a de facto relationship, which means living together as a couple. If the child is in any of these relationships, they generally cannot be granted a child visa.

   YesNo
5. 5.Will the child be outside Australia when the application is lodged and decided?

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   Subclass 101 must be lodged and granted while the child is outside Australia. They can visit Australia while it is being processed, but must be overseas when it is granted.

   YesNo
6. 6.Does anyone else have a legal right to decide where the child lives, such as the other parent?

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   This is usually the other parent. If they share parenting rights, they usually need to give written consent for the child to move to Australia permanently, or there needs to be a court order allowing it.

   NoYes, and they will give written consentYes, and they may not consentNot sure
7. 7.Does the child have a passport that is valid for at least the next 6 months?

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   Check the expiry date on the child's passport. If it expires within 6 months, it will usually need to be renewed before the application is lodged.

   YesNo
8. 8.Has the child ever had a visa refused or cancelled, for Australia or any other country?

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   Include any visa refused or cancelled for the child by any country, not just Australia, even if it was a long time ago.

   YesNo
9. 9.Does the child have a significant or ongoing health condition?

   iWhat does this mean?Hide explanation

   For example, a condition that needs ongoing treatment, a past or current tuberculosis infection, or a disability that may need significant care in Australia. Most conditions do not stop a visa, but they need to be assessed. Health information is kept confidential.

   NoYesNot sure

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