Child Offshore Visa Subclass 101
The Child Offshore Visa (subclass 101) allows children who live outside Australia to join their Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen parents. This visa is available to dependent children, orphaned relatives, or children who have been adopted by an Australian citizen or permanent resident. It promotes family reunification by allowing children to live permanently with their parents in Australia.
Once granted, the visa ensures that children have the same access to essential services such as healthcare and education, just like any other resident of Australia. The application process requires a parent or legal guardian to sponsor the child, and certain requirements must be met for both the child and the sponsor.
Key Highlights of the Subclass 101 Visa
- Permanent Residency: The visa allows the child to live permanently in Australia with their parents, ensuring family unity.
- Work and Study: The child can work and study in Australia, just like any other Australian resident.
- Access to Healthcare: With the visa, the child can register for Medicare, Australia's public healthcare system, covering medical expenses.
- Pathway to Citizenship: The child may be eligible to apply for Australian citizenship once they fulfill the necessary requirements.
- Family Reunification: This visa allows the child to sponsor eligible family members to join them in Australia permanently.
- Travel Flexibility: The visa permits travel to and from Australia for five years from the visa grant date. After five years, a new visa may be required for re-entry.
Key Eligibility Requirements for Subclass 101 Visa
- Sponsorship: The child must be sponsored by an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen parent, step-parent, or adoptive parent.
- Parental Consent: If the child is under the guardianship of another person, written consent from all legal guardians is required.
- Compliance with Home Country Laws: The child's home country must allow the child’s removal for migration to Australia.
- Child Orders: The child must comply with any applicable Australian child orders.
- Health and Character Requirements: The child must meet the Australian government's health and character requirements, including providing a police certificate if they are 16 years or older and have lived in another country for 12 months or more in the last 10 years.
- Outstanding Debts: The child must have no outstanding debts to the Australian Government or must make arrangements to repay any debts.
At Upright Migration Consultants, we offer expert guidance to help you navigate the visa process and ensure your child’s application is successfully processed. Get in touch with us today for more information and assistance with your visa application.