Child Visa Subclass 101 | A Complete Guide
This visa lets a child or youngster come and stay in Australia with his or her parents. Under this visa children can stay in Australia on a permanent basis.
Obligations for the Child Visa Subclass 101 applicant
To avail of this category of child visa, there are certain requirements that you will need to fulfil. The lists are given below.
- Stay Duration– The stay duration under Subclass 101 Child Visa is permanent.
- Visa Cost– The cost of this starts from AUD 2,665.
- Things you must/ need to have: To avail of this visa you must-
- Be a dependent child of a parent who is an Australian citizen, eligible New Zealand citizen, or holder of an Australian permanent visa
- Be single
- Be sponsored by parents or parent’s partner
- Stay outside Australia
- Be younger than 18 years of age, or
- Be a full-time student aged over 18 and under 25 and financially dependent on the parent, or
- Be over 18 and unable to work due to a disability
- Activities in Australia you can undertake: With this category of visa you can-
- Stay in Australia permanently
- Work and study in Australia
- Travel to and from Australia for five years from the date the visa is granted – after that time they will need another visa to enter Australia
- Access Medicare
- Apply for Australian citizenship if eligible
FAQs of Subclass 101 Child Visa
- What is the right age to apply for Subclass 101 Child Visa?
To apply for this visa, the child must be either:
- Younger than 18 years of age, or
- Be a full-time student aged over 18 and under 25 and financially dependent on the parent, or
- Be over 18 and unable to work due to a disability
2. Is it necessary for the child, who applies for the 101 visa, to have a sponsor?
Yes, the child must be sponsored by an eligible parent or their parent’s spouse or de facto partner in order to avail of this visa. Also, the sponsorship should be approved by the officials to avail of this visa.
3. Can the child have a partner at the time of applying for the visa?
At the time of applying for the visa the child can’t be or ever have been:
- Married or engaged to be married
- In a de facto relationship
To know more about child visas, please consult Australian Visa Lawyers.
