Australia Child visa (Subclass 802)

13 requirements quoted from the official source.

• ✓Age RequirementThe child must be either: under 18 years old, or over 18 and under 25 years and studying full time, or over 18 years with a disability
• ✓Australian Government Debt ClearedIf the child or any member of their family owes the Australian Government money, it must be paid back or there must be a formal arrangement to pay it back.
• ✓Australian Values Statement RequiredChildren aged 18 or older must: have read, or had explained to them, the Life in Australia booklet sign the Australian Values Statement confirming they will obey Australian laws and respect the Australian way of life
• ✓Best Interests Of The ChildWe might not grant this visa if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18. Meet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our step by step guide.
• ✓Character and securityIf the child is aged 16 years and over they must meet our character requirement . We might also ask that their dependent children who apply for the visa with them meet the requirement.
• ✓Have Consent To Migrate To AustraliaWe will only grant this visa to a child younger than 18 years if either: the child has the written consent of everyone who can legally decide where they live, or the laws of the child's home country allow them to leave their home country, or it is consistent with any Australian child order about the child
• ✓Have No PartnerThe child: can't be married or in a de facto relationship can't be engaged to be married If the child is over 18, they must never have been married or had a de facto partner.
• ✓Health RequirementThe child and any of their dependent children who apply for the visa with them must meet our health requirement . Dependent children who are not applying for the visa might also need to meet our health requirement.
• ✓If The Child Is Over 18 And Under 25 Years And Studying Full TimeIf the child is over 18 and under 25 years old they: must be a full-time student when they apply and when the visa application is decided can't work full time must be financially dependent on their parent more than any other person The child is a full-time student if they are: enrolled in a full-time course that leads to a professional, trade or vocational qualification attending classes The child
• ✓If The Child Is Over 18 Years With A DisabilityIf the child is 18 years or older with a disability, they: must have totally or partially lost their bodily or mental functions can't work full time must be financially dependent on their parent
• ✓Not Have Had A Visa Cancelled Or A Previous Application RefusedWe will consider the child's immigration history when we make a decision on the application, which means the child might not be eligible for this visa if they have had a visa cancelled or refused. In some circumstances, the child may still apply for a permanent visa if they have had a visa cancelled or an application refused, see Limitations on applications in Australia . If applying for a visa fr
• ✓Sponsor RequiredThe child must be sponsored by an eligible parent or their parent's spouse or de facto partner. We must approve the sponsorship before the visa can be granted. If the sponsor and/or their spouse or de facto partner (if any) have a pending registrable offence charge, we will refuse the sponsorship and visa application. If the sponsor and/or their spouse or de facto partner (if any) have a registrab

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• ✓Passport or travel documentThe child must be dependent on a parent who is an: Australian citizen Eligible New Zealand citizen Australian permanent visa holder They can be their parent's: biological child adopted child stepchild (only from a former parent) A child does not meet the dependency requirement, if the stepparent is the current spouse or de facto partner of the child's biological or adopted parent. Adopted children

• ✓Eligibility summaryThe child must be dependent on a parent who is an: Australian citizen Eligible New Zealand citizen Australian permanent visa holder They can be their parent's: biological child adopted child stepchild (only from a former parent) A child does not meet the dependency requirement, if the stepparent is the current spouse or de facto partner of the child's biological or adopted parent. Adopted children
• ✓Official Rights Textstay in Australia indefinitely work and study in Australia enrol in Australia's public healthcare scheme, Medicare sponsor relatives to come to Australia attend free English language classes provided by the Adult Migrant English Program , if eligible apply for Australian citizenship , if eligible.
• ✓Official source basisThe child must be dependent on a parent who is an: Australian citizen Eligible New Zealand citizen Australian permanent visa holder They can be their parent's: biological child adopted child stepchild (only from a former parent) A child does not meet the dependency requirement, if the stepparent is the current spouse or de facto partner of the child's biological or adopted parent. Adopted children
• ✓Report summaryThe child must be dependent on a parent who is an: Australian citizen Eligible New Zealand citizen Australian permanent visa holder They can be their parent's: biological child adopted child stepchild (only from a former parent) A child does not meet the dependency requirement, if the stepparent is the current spouse or de facto partner of the child's biological or adopted parent. Adopted children
• ✓Visa SubclassThe official page identifies this route as subclass 802.