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Child Offshore Visa (Subclass 101)

Child Offshore Visa (Subclass 101)

The Child Visa (Subclass 101) is a permanent visa that allows a child outside Australia to live in the country with their parent(s). This visa is designed for children who are biological, adopted, or stepchildren of an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen. Once granted, the Child Visa Subclass 101 provides the child with permanent residency, allowing them to live, study, and work in Australia indefinitely. It also gives access to healthcare under Medicare and the ability to apply for Australian citizenship later. While child visas enjoy one of the highest levels of priority with USCIS in processing family-based immigrant visas, sometimes misunderstandings, mistakes, or omissions can lead to unnecessary delays or even a rejected application. To avoid this, it’s essential to carefully follow all application requirements, ensure all supporting documents are provided, and seek professional advice if needed.
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What Opportunities and Benefits Does the Child Visa (Subclass 101) Offer?

This visa offers numerous benefits for the child, including:

  • Indefinite stay in Australia
  • Work and study privileges
  • Enrollment in Australia's public healthcare system (Medicare)
  • Ability to sponsor relatives to come to Australia
  • Eligibility to apply for Australian citizenship if they meet the criteria
  • Freedom to travel to and from Australia for 5 years from the date the visa is granted. After the initial 5-year period, a Resident Return Visa (RRV) may be required for re-entry.
This visa is ideal for children adopted before turning 18 by non-Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. It is a permanent visa and allows the child to include dependent children in the application.
  • Visa cost: AUD 3,140.00 for the principal applicant, with additional fees for dependent children.
  • The child must apply outside Australia, meet health requirements, and comply with visa conditions and Australian laws.
The visa is digitally linked to the passport, eliminating the need for a physical label making travel and documentation more convenient.

What Are the Eligibility Criteria for the Child Visa (Subclass 101)?

To qualify for the Child Visa (Subclass 101), the child applicant must rely on a parent who is either an Australian citizen, an eligible New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent visa holder. The child can be a biological child, an adopted child, or a stepchild from a previous relationship, with specific conditions for each category. Adoption requirements depend on the parent’s citizenship status at adoption.

Other key criteria include:

  • The child must have a sponsor (usually a parent).
  • They must meet age or study status requirements and have no partner.
  • They must pass health and character checks.
  • The family must settle any debts owed to the Australian Government.
  • The child (or their guardian) must sign the Australian values statement.
  • The necessary consent and approval must be obtained before the child can migrate to Australia.
  • The application must be in the child's best interests, especially if they are under 18 years old.

What Are the Responsibilities of a Sponsor for the Child Visa (Subclass 101)?

If you’re sponsoring a child to move to Australia under the Child Visa (Subclass 101), you should be aware of important responsibilities. While there is no fee to apply as a sponsor, you will have financial obligations, including providing accommodation and financial support for the child and any dependents for the first two years of their stay in Australia.
You don’t need to be physically present in Australia when applying to sponsor the child. This option is still available even if you’ve been granted permanent residency but haven’t yet entered the country.

Who Is Eligible to Sponsor a Child for the Child Visa (Subclass 101)?

To sponsor a child for the Child Visa (Subclass 101), you must meet specific criteria:
  • You must be an Australian citizen, an eligible New Zealand citizen, or hold an Australian permanent visa.
  • You must be 18 years or older.
  • You can be the child's parent, or the current spouse or de facto partner of the child's parent.
In some cases, you may still sponsor the child even if you are no longer the partner of the child’s parent, but you have legal responsibility for the child, provided they are under 18 years old.

For adoptive parents:

  • If the child was adopted before you became an Australian citizen, eligible New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent visa holder, you can sponsor the child under this visa.
  • If the child was adopted after you gained one of these statuses, the child will need to apply for an Adoption Visa (Subclass 102).
It’s also essential to ensure sponsorship approval, which can be denied if the sponsor or their partner has been charged or convicted of child-related offenses. More details on child protection measures are available to help understand the sponsorship approval process.
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