Unite your family in Australia permanently. Whether you are applying onshore (Subclass 802) or offshore (Subclass 101), we handle the child visa requirements, complex evidence, and accurate application lodgement on your behalf.
The 101 visa requirements (offshore) and 802 visa requirements (onshore) are rigorous. Proving dependency and securing legal consent are vital steps to ensure your child’s successful migration.
The child must be sponsored by a parent who is an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
The applicant must generally be under 18 years old, though dependent full-time students under 25 or children with a verifiable disability may also qualify.
The child cannot be married, engaged to be married, or in a de facto relationship.
You must provide written consent from everyone with a legal right to decide where the child lives, or show that the laws of the child's home country permit their removal.
The child (and any dependents) must clear mandatory Australian health examinations and, if over 16, provide police clearances.
Common Disqualifying Mistakes: Failing to provide proper legal custody documents or sufficient evidence of a child's full-time study status (if over 18) are major reasons for refusal. A registered agent ensures your legal groundwork is completely solid before submission.
Our systematic approach removes confusion from the 101 and 802 visa application procedure, ensuring nothing is missed.
We review the child’s age, dependency status, and your sponsorship eligibility to select the correct pathway (101 offshore or 802 onshore).
We work with you to compile identity records, financial evidence, custody documentation, and necessary consent forms to meet strict Home Affairs standards.
We manage and submit the 101 visa application or 802 visa application securely on your behalf, paying the necessary government fees correctly.
We track the application's progress, liaise directly with the Department, and guide you on exactly when to complete required health and character checks.
A decision-ready application is key to avoiding prolonged processing times. All foreign-language documents must be accurately translated.
Understanding the costs and waiting periods allows you to plan your family's future with certainty.
The base government charge for the main applicant is AUD 4,040. Additional charges apply for dependent siblings or family members included in the application.
* Fees are set by the Department and are subject to change. Confirm the current 101 visa fee and 802 visa fee at your assessment.
Our service fees cover comprehensive legal representation. After assessing your case, we provide a transparent, fixed fee with zero hourly billing surprises.
* Excludes third-party costs like health exams, police checks, or document translations.
Subclass 802 (onshore) is generally faster, with 50% of applications decided in roughly 20 to 21 months. Subclass 101 (offshore) typically takes 23 to 26 months for 50% of applications. Wait times for 90% of applications reach up to 33 months.
* Providing a fully decision-ready application is the best way to avoid falling into the slower processing percentiles.
Applying for a Child Visa involves far more than filling out forms. Strict laws exist to protect children from international abduction, meaning the Department heavily scrutinizes custody agreements, consent forms, and local jurisdictional laws before granting an approval.
If your child is over 18, proving continuous dependency is highly complex. The Department will reject applications if full-time study gaps are unexplained or if financial reliance on the sponsor is poorly documented. A single missed detail can lead to a visa refusal and a lost application fee.
As registered migration agents, we understand the specific evidentiary thresholds required by case officers. We ensure your application is decision-ready, structurally sound, and legally compliant, securing your child's permanent transition to Australia with confidence.
Clear guidance on Child Visa eligibility, requirements, and processing.
The Australia Child Visa allows a child to live in Australia with their parents. It is divided into Subclass 101 (for children applying outside Australia) and Subclass 802 (for children applying inside Australia).
The child must be sponsored by an eligible parent (an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen). They must be single and generally under 18, though exceptions exist for full-time students under 25 or children with a severe disability.
The primary applicant charge for both the Subclass 101 and Subclass 802 visas is AUD 4,040. This base fee does not include our professional service fees or costs for health examinations and police checks.
For the Subclass 101 visa, 50% of applications are decided in around 23 to 26 months, and 90% within 33 months. Processing relies heavily on providing a complete, decision-ready application.
The Subclass 802 visa is generally faster. 50% of applications are processed in about 20 to 21 months, and 90% within 30 months.
Do not let minor documentation errors delay your child’s future. Connect with our registered migration agents today to secure a clear, strategic path forward.