Sponsor 01
Eligible parent sponsor
Sponsor must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen willing to support the child financially and socially.
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Visa Child Visa
Child Visa
Subclass 101.
Permanent residence for a dependent child sponsored by an Australian parent, lodged from outside Australia.
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A Permanent Pathway for Dependent Children.
The Child Visa (Subclass 101) allows an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to sponsor a biological, adopted, or step-child for permanent residence. The application is lodged while the child is outside Australia.
Once granted, the child receives full permanent resident status: access to Medicare, public schooling, and the same work rights as any Australian resident. After meeting the residence requirement, the child can also apply for citizenship.
Who this visa suits
- Children of Australian residents living abroad awaiting reunification.
- Adopted children where the adoption was finalised outside Australia.
- Step-children where the biological parent has custody or consent from the other parent.
Core Requirements.
Four criteria decide most Subclass 101 outcomes. We review each against your documents before lodgement.
Age 02
Under 18, or dependent
Child must be under 18, or aged 18 to 24 as a full-time student, or over 18 with a disability preventing self-support.
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Relationship 03
Documented parentage
Birth certificate, adoption papers, or court-issued custody orders confirming the parent-child relationship.
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Offshore 04
Applied from outside Australia
Subclass 101 is lodged from outside Australia. Children already onshore should consider the Child (Subclass 802) pathway.
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Registered Migration Agents Managing the File End to End.
We assess sponsor eligibility, prepare the Form 47CH and Form 40CH, gather civil registry documents, coordinate DNA or adoption evidence where needed, and lodge through ImmiAccount.
Once lodged, we respond to Home Affairs requests, monitor health and character checks, and prepare arrival documentation so the child can travel as soon as the visa is granted.
By the Numbers.
- Application fee (from)
- AUD 3,140
- Processing time (median)
- 17 to 30 months
- Visa status on grant
- Permanent
MARA-Registered Assistance.
Child visa files hinge on documentary evidence. We frame each document against the current regulations so decision-ready packages reach Home Affairs the first time.
Sky Consultants, MARA-registered migration practice
Frequently Asked Questions.
Who can apply for a Child Visa subclass 101?
A biological, adopted or step-child under 18, or aged 18 to 24 as a full-time student, or over 18 where a disability prevents self-support. The child must be outside Australia at the time of lodgement and grant, and be sponsored by an eligible Australian parent.
How long does the 101 take to process?
Current Department of Home Affairs global processing ranges sit between 17 and 30 months at the median. Complete civil registry evidence, custody documentation and clear health checks are the main levers on timeline.
How much does the Child Visa cost?
The base government charge starts at AUD 3,140 for the primary child applicant. Medical, biometric and translation costs vary by country. Professional fees are quoted in writing before engagement.
Can more than one child be included in a single application?
Each child needs their own subclass 101 application, but siblings can be lodged together and cross-linked. Only children whose parentage or adoption meets the regulations can be sponsored under this subclass.
What about a child already onshore in Australia?
The Child (subclass 802) visa covers children who are inside Australia at lodgement. We assess whether an offshore 101 or onshore 802 is the correct application based on the child's location and travel history.
Do you provide MARA-registered assistance for the whole file?
Yes. Our MARA-registered team handles sponsor eligibility, Forms 47CH and 40CH, civil-registry evidence, DNA or adoption documentation where needed, and lodgement through ImmiAccount to grant.
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