Child Visa Australia (Subclass 101)

101 Visa Australia

A subclass 101 child visa in Australia allows children outside the country to move here and live with their Australian citizen or permanent resident parent(s). This visa is a permanent resident visa that will entitle eligible applicants to:

• Stay and live in Australia with their parents in an indefinite period
• Study in an Australian institution and secure a job later
• Avail of healthcare benefits through Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare system
• Travel to and from Australia so long as their five-year travel facility remains in effect
• Apply for Australian citizenship and enjoy more government benefits if the child qualifies

Options for 101 Child Visa in Australia

Parish Patience offers child visa options to help you make the process easier. A Temporary Child visa lets your child stay in Australia temporarily while awaiting completion of your application. 

On the other hand, a Permanent Child Visa gives your child permanent access to all the wonderful opportunities Australia has to offer.

Temporary Child Visa

A temporary child visa allows a child to reside in Australia while their parent’s Partner visa is being processed. It also gives the child access to quality education and other essential perks of Australian residency. However, it will also require the child to be dependent on the Australian visa-holding parent or sponsor. 

Permanent Child Visa

A permanent child visa grants permanent residency with the child’s parents in Australia. Same with a Temporary child visa, it gives the child access to all the essential perks of an Australian resident. 

A permanent child visa also allows the child to apply for citizenship if eligible. To qualify for a permanent child visa, the parent should be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or resident.

Child Visa 101 Checklist Australia

Do you and your dependent child qualify? Take a good look at these key requirements for the 101 Australian visa.

• As the sponsoring parent, you must be an Australian citizen, an eligible New Zealander, or current holder of an Australian permanent visa.
• The child can be either the:

• Biological Child
• Adopted child who’s been adopted before turning 18 by a parent who was not (yet) an Australian citizen or permanent resident at the time.
• Stepchild from an ex partner, and the stepparent must have custody or guardianship rights over the stepchild.

• The child must have an approved sponsor, such as a parent or the de facto partner or spouse of the parent.
• The child must be under 18 or, if over 18 but under 25, must be studying on a full-time basis, or if over 18, is physically or mentally handicapped and cannot do work full-time.
• The child must NOT have been previously married, let alone been in a de facto relationship.
• The child must be healthy and, if 16 years old and up, must also have no criminal record.
• Children 18 and older must sign the Australian Values statement, pledge to follow Australian laws, and read or have someone explain to them the Life in Australia booklet.
• The child must secure prior consent to move to Australia, such as a legally binding written document from everyone who can decide where the child should live, and that the laws of the child’s country of birth permits them to move.
• The child’s migration to Australia must be in his or her best interests.

For the actual application, you must then supply all the necessary documents in line with the above mentioned eligibility requirements.

How Parish Patience Can Help With Your Visa 101 Application

Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers is an Australian migration agency established in 1888. Our team of migration lawyers and consultants can handle all types of visas and complex individual cases. For your child visa 101 application, a Parish Patience specialist can help you with the following.

Consultation

Let’s talk about your current situation, discuss your options, and engage in a question and answer session for tailored advice.

Assessment

A major step at ensuring your child will be granted the desired visa is to conduct a full eligibility assessment.

Preparation

We guarantee that your child visa application will be successful and on time by reviewing the documents and ensuring their completeness and accuracy.

Lodgement

Let’s claim it. You and your child(ren) will reunite in Australia months after lodging the application! We’ll keep in touch with you throughout.

Post-Grant Support

It’s just the beginning. We provide post-visa grant support and guide you through to stay compliant and updated with Australian immigration laws.

101 Visa Processing Time Australia

Since the application has to be lodged outside Australia, processing times typically take longer for child visa 101 compared to applications made onshore for an 802 visa. For 75 percent of applications, it could take up to 15 months, while 90 percent of applications are finalised even longer up to 24 months.

As is the case with most visas, processing times vary and are constantly changing. Make sure to submit all the correct and complete information to avoid delays, as the Department may ask additional documents if they find something missing.

Australia 101 Visa Cost

For the main applicant, the cost for a child visa subclass 101 in Australia is A$3,055 according to the Department’s official website. Note that these are subject to change. You will also need to prepare more money for additional applicants and other charges for certain requirements.

101 Visa Benefits

The 101 visa benefits do more than legally relocate your child to be with you in Australia. It will give them the bright future they deserve and thrive in a safe and supportive environment. 

Your child will be given the opportunity to settle in Australia permanently and enjoy the mandatory benefits of an Australian citizen. They can also be eligible for citizenship after a few years once they qualify. 

• Unlimited travel in and out of Australia
• Career growth opportunities in a thriving Australian job market
• Access to world-class healthcare system via Medicare
• Access to top-tier education
• Opportunity to live in Australia permanently plus access to all perks as an Australian citizen
• Eligibility to vote in Australian elections