Lets a child outside Australia move to Australia to live with their parents.
At a Glance
- Stay: Permanently
- Visa cost: From AUD4,040.00 (Concessions apply in limited circumstances; from 1 July 2026 a lower cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens.)
Who It Is For
- Be a dependent child of a parent who is an Australian citizen, eligible New Zealand citizen or permanent visa holder
- Be under 18, or 18-24 and a full-time student dependent on the parent, or over 18 and unable to work due to disability
- Be single and dependent on the parent
- Be outside Australia when the application is made
What You Can Do With This Visa
- Stay in Australia indefinitely
- Work and study
- Enrol in Medicare
- Sponsor relatives to come to Australia
- Attend free English classes if eligible
- Apply for Australian citizenship if eligible
Good to Know
- From 23 July 2025 paper applications can be imported into ImmiAccount; some made outside Australia before 1 April 2020 cannot
Getting Advice
Our registered migration agents can talk through your situation, explain whether this visa suits you and help you prepare. This page is general information only, summarised from the Department of Home Affairs and checked in November 2026. Fees and rules change, so always check the official page before you apply.
Official information: the Department of Home Affairs page for this visa.