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Subclass 101/802

Subclass 101/802 — Child

Permanent visa for dependent children of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible NZ citizen — offshore (101) or onshore (802). Related: Adoption (102), Orphan Relative (117/837), Dependent Child (445).

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Pathway

Permanent

Processing time

Many months to a few years (indicative)

Government fee

AUD 4,040

Visa duration

Indefinite (PR)

Overview

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Subclass 101 (offshore) and 802 (onshore) are the Child visas — permanent visas reuniting dependent children with their Australian parent. Related subclasses cover adoption (102), orphan relatives (117/837) and children of pending Partner applicants (445).

Defining features:

  • Permanent residence on grant for the child.
  • Dependency is the test — age limits flex for dependent students and incapacitated children.
  • Custody/consent of any non-migrating parent must be resolved — the most common complication.
  • Check citizenship first: many Australian-born children are citizens automatically.

Detailed legal content (dependency definitions, adoption requirements) needs verification against current rules. Book a consultation before lodging — choosing the wrong child subclass wastes time and charges.

Key eligibility

  • Dependent child (incl. adopted or step-child) of an Australian citizen, PR or eligible NZ citizen
  • Generally under 18, or 18–25 and financially dependent full-time student, or incapacitated
  • Sponsorship by the parent (or their partner)
  • Custody and consent of any non-migrating parent resolved
  • Health and character requirements

Process

  1. 01

    Evidence the relationship + dependency

    Birth/adoption documents, dependency evidence, and consent or custody orders for any non-migrating parent.

  2. 02

    Lodge 101 (offshore) or 802 (onshore)

    The child applies with the parent as sponsor. Adoption (102) and Orphan Relative (117/837) cover their specific circumstances.

  3. 03

    Grant — permanent residence

    The Dependent Child visa (445) is the temporary exception: it adds a child to a parent's in-progress Partner visa, with PR following through that visa.

Estimated cost

Department of Home Affairs fee (per immi.homeaffairs.gov.au) AUD 4,040
VisaAffairs service fee Quoted after initial consultation
Third-party costs (health, AFP check, translations, etc.) Varies by case
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All figures are indicative as of last update. Department of Home Affairs fees change periodically — verify on the official site before lodging. immi.homeaffairs.gov.au →

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Frequently asked questions

Is my Australian-born child already a citizen?
A child born in Australia to a parent who is a citizen or permanent resident is generally an Australian citizen automatically — check this before lodging any visa.
Which subclass fits which situation?
101/802 for dependent children of Australians; 102 for children adopted overseas; 117/837 for orphan relatives; 445 for adding a child to a parent's pending Partner visa.
Until what age does a child qualify?
Generally under 18, or 18–25 if a financially dependent full-time student (not engaged to be married), or incapacitated for work — dependency evidence is decisive.

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