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Child visa (Subclass 101)

This visa lets a child outside Australia move to Australia to live with their parents. 

About Child Visa (Subclass 101)

The Child Visa (Subclass 101) is designed to reunite children with their Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen parents. At A Class Immigration and Education Consultants, we aim to provide you with essential information about the Subclass 101 visa. 

What This Visa Lets You Do

The Subclass 101 visa offers the following privileges: 

  • Family Reunion: This visa allows children to live in Australia with their parent(s) who are Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. 
  • Study and Work: Visa holders can study and work in Australia during their stay. 
  • Access to Healthcare: Subclass 101 visa holders are eligible for Australia’s healthcare scheme, Medicare. 

Requirements

To be eligible for the Child Visa (Subclass 101), certain requirements must be met: 

  • The child must be sponsored by their parent(s) who are Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. 
  • The child must be dependent on the sponsoring parent. 

Eligibility Criteria

Additional eligibility criteria include: 

  • The child must be under 25 years of age, but exceptions may apply for disabled children. 
  • Adequate health insurance coverage is mandatory for the duration of the child’s stay in Australia. 

Checklist

For a successful application, follow this checklist: 

  • Complete all required application forms accurately. 
  • Gather supporting documents, including proof of identity, parent-child relationship evidence, health insurance, and character documents. 
  • Pay the relevant visa application fees. 
  • Submit your application and required documents to the specified address. 

Processing Time

The processing time for the Child Visa (Subclass 101) may vary depending on application completeness, document verification, and government processing times. For the most up-to-date processing time estimates, please visit the official Home Affairs website or consult immigration experts. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Subclass 101 is a visa for children to live in Australia with their Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen parent(s). 

The child’s Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen parent(s) can sponsor them for this visa. 

Generally, the child must be under 25 years of age to be eligible, but exceptions may apply for disabled children. 

Yes, adequate health insurance coverage is mandatory for the child’s stay in Australia. 

Yes, child visa holders can work and study in Australia during their stay. 

Visa Subclass

Child Visa (Subclass 101)

This visa lets a child outside Australia move to Australia to live with their parents.

Remaining Relative Visa (Subclass 115)

This permanent visa lets people move to Australia to be with their only close family members.

Orphan Relative Visa (Subclass 837)

This visa lets a child who is single and already in Australia stay with a relative if their parents are deceased, can't care for them or can't be found.

Child Visa (Subclass 802)

This visa allows a child to stay in Australia permanently and live with their parents.

Remaining Relative Visa (Subclass 835)

This permanent visa lets people stay in Australia to be with their only close family members.

Dependent Child Visa (Subclass 445)

This visa allows a child to stay in Australia temporarily while we process their parent's permanent Partner visa application.

Adoption Visa (Subclass 102)

This visa lets children adopted outside Australia live in Australia with their adoptive parent.

Orphan Relative Visa (Subclass 117)

This visa lets a child who is single come to Australia to live with a relative if their parents are deceased, can't care for them or can't be found.

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