Apply for Subclass 802 Child Visa
Child visa (subclass 802) is a permanent visa that allows a dependent child of a parent to live in Australia permanently. This is an onshore visa and would require the applicant to be outside Australia when the application is made. It takes about 15 months to 24 months to process the visa.
The recipient of this visa, ultimately, will be eligible for Australian citizenship and will be able to work and study in Australia. They are also entitled to Medicare (public health care system), sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia and to travel indefinitely for a 5-year term.
Sponsorship Obligation for Subclass 802 Child Visa
Who can sponsor the child? In the case of a child visa (subclass 802):
Parents of the child
Spouse / de facto partner of the child’s parent
a step-parent who is no longer the partner of the child’s parent will also be eligible to sponsor the child, if they have an ongoing legal responsibility. But the child must be under 18 years of age.
Adoptive parent of the child but the adoption took place before becoming a resident or a citizen
The sponsor should agree to provide support, financial and housing help for the applicant and any member of the applicant who apply with them for the first 2 years in Australia.
Eligibility requirements for the Child Visa
To be eligible for the Child visa:
The child must be dependent on the parent and single
Must be under 18 years of age. If the child is over 18 then must have a disability
If the child is between the ages of 18 – 25, then the child should be a full-time student.
Have a sponsor
Must consent to migrate to Australia
satisfy health requirements
satisfy character requirements
repay any remaining debts, that is owed by the applicant or any family member, to the Australian Government