802 Onshore Child Visa

Subclass 802 Onshore Child Visa Overview

The Subclass 802 Onshore Child Visa is a permanent residency visa that allows Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to sponsor their biological, adopted, or stepchildren under the age of 25 who are residing in Australia. The applicant must be in Australia at the time of application and visa grant.

Key Benefits of the Subclass 802 Onshore Child Visa

Legal Rights: The child can live, study, and work legally in Australia.
Social Benefits: Access to Australia’s public healthcare system (Medicare) and other social welfare benefits.
Travel Freedom: The visa holder can travel freely in and out of Australia.
Pathway to Citizenship: Eligible to apply for Australian citizenship after meeting residency requirements.
Visa-Free Entry to New Zealand: Can travel to New Zealand without a visa.

Eligibility Criteria

For the Child Applicant

Relationship: Must be the biological, adopted, or stepchild of the sponsor.
Age: Must be under 25 years old at the time of application.
- If under 18: Must be single (not married, engaged, or in a de facto relationship).
- If 18 to 25: Must be single and financially dependent on the parent or enrolled as a full-time student.
Stepchild Criteria: If the step-parent is no longer in a relationship with the child’s biological parent but still has a legal responsibility for the child, the child may be eligible.
Adopted Child Criteria: The adoption must have occurred before the child turned 18 and while they were single.
Health & Character: The applicant must meet Australian health and character requirements.

For the Sponsor (Parent)

Eligibility: The sponsor must be the child’s biological parent, adoptive parent, or step-parent.
Status: Must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Parental Authority: If the child is under 18, the sponsor must meet one of the following conditions:
- Hold written consent from all legal guardians allowing the child to migrate.
- The laws of the child’s home country allow them to migrate with the sponsor.
- The application does not violate Australian family law or any court orders.

Visa Application Process

Initial Assessment: Evaluate the eligibility of both the child and the sponsor.
Document Preparation: Gather all necessary documents and complete the visa application.
Application Submission: Submit the Subclass 802 Child Visa application.
Processing & Approval: Await processing and receive the visa grant.