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802 — Child Visa

Residency Pathway PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

19-28 months

Application Fee

3,235 AUD

Stay Duration

Indefinite

Renewable

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Allowed

Official Information

Living in Australia

Cost of Living

1% cheaper than United States

Avg SalaryA$67,200

Quality of Life

190/200

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Overview

An onshore permanent visa for a dependent child to live in Australia with their parent who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.

The Subclass 802 Child visa grants permanent residence to dependent children already in Australia whose parent is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. Eligible applicants are under 18, or aged 18–25 in full-time study and financially dependent, or over 18 with a disability.

Applications are lodged on paper using Form 47CH and sponsorship Form 40CH. The base fee is AUD 3,235 and processing typically takes 22 to 27 months. The visa is permanent, granting full work and study rights and access to Medicare.

This visa is ideal for dependent children of Australian citizens or permanent residents who are already onshore and need a pathway to permanent residence.

Stay & Extensions

Status type

Permanent / indefinite

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

155/157 — Resident Return visa (subclass 155/157)

Australia

155/157 — Resident Return visa (subclass 155/157)

ValidityIndefinite

Processing1-84 days

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Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Child must be in Australia

Must be single

Under 18, or 18–25 and a full-time student, or 18+ with a disability

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Proof of relationship

Identity documents

Character documents

Health examinations

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Permanent residency status
Access to Medicare
Full work and study rights

Worth Knowing

Long processing times
Requires a sponsor in Australia
Child is married or in a de facto relationship
Child is over 18 and not a student or disabled

Application Process

Prepare documents

Lodge application in Australia

Provide biometrics and health checks

Receive decision

Application Forms

47CH Application for migration to Australia by a child	Fill online
40CH Sponsorship for a child to migrate to Australia	Fill online

Verified Claims (23)

Last verified May 31, 2026

Application Steps	Prepare documents; Lodge application in Australia; Provide biometrics and health checks; Receive dec…	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Dependent Visa	Can include dependent children	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Fee Breakdown	Base application charge: 3235 AUD	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Fees	AUD 3,235	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Forms	Form 47CH; Form 40CH	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Forms · 40CH · description	Sponsorship for a child to migrate to Australia	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Forms · 47CH · description	Application for migration to Australia by a child	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Job Offer Required	false	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

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Overview

An onshore permanent visa for a dependent child to live in Australia with their parent who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.

This visa is ideal for dependent children of Australian citizens or permanent residents who are already onshore and need a pathway to permanent residence.