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Child Visa – SC 101 & SC 802

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This is a permanent visa granted to a child: 

  • under the age of 18 years; 
  • who is sponsored by an Australian parent; 
  • and the parent is either: 
    • an Australian citizen, 
    • an Australian Permanent Resident, or 
    • an eligible New Zealand citizen living in Australia.

The child must be either:

  • A biological child of an Australian parent
  • An adopted child;
  • or a step-child of the Australian parent before they became an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
  • A child conceived through artificial conception procedure to an Australian parent
  • A child born under a surrogacy arrangement and parentage has been transferred to an Australian parent by court order under prescribed country or local law.

A child applying from off-shore applies for a SC 101 visa.
While a child already in Australia would apply for a SC 802 visa.

Other requirements – Child Visa

  • Age – less than 18 years.
  • If age 18+ years (and less than 25 years) -  Child must be engaged in full-time study and dependent on the sponsoring parent.
  • Age Exemptions – may apply to the maximum age of 25 years for disabled dependent children of sponsoring Australian parent.
  • Written consent of each person who can legally decide where the child lives 
  • Meet the laws of the child’s home country permitting the removal of the child to Australia.
  • The child applicant must meet the health (and character if over 16 years of age) requirements.

This visa may not be granted if it is against the best interests of a child younger than 18 years of age.

Sponsor

  • Must be a parent of the child and over the age of 18 years.
  • Must be an Australian citizen, Permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen residing in Australia
  • Can be a step-parent who is no longer the partner of the child’s parent, but has legal responsibility to care for the child under the age of 18 years.
  • Can also be an adoptive parent who adopted the child before they became an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. 
  • Be responsible for caring the child adequately and provide accommodation, financial and other living needs for at least the first two years in Australia.

Children adopted after a sponsor became an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen must apply for an Adoption visa (SC 102)

Child Visa Holder - Rights

  • SC 101 and SC 802 are permanent residence visas allowing the child to live in Australia indefinitely.
  • Can study, work, enroll in Medicare and apply for Australian citizenship.
  • Can travel to and from Australia for up to 5 years. 
    After this period, they may have to apply for another visa to re-enter Australia (unless they have become an Australian citizen)

Please contact eMA by purchasing a MAP to discuss your specific circumstances, appropriate advice and costs for applying for a Child visa.

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