This visa allows a child to stay in Australia permanently and 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
- A dependent child of a parent who is an Australian citizen, eligible New Zealand citizen or permanent visa holder
- Under 18, or 18 to 24 and a full-time student financially dependent on the parent, or over 18 and unable to work due to a disability
- Single and dependent on the parent
- In Australia when applying and when the decision is made
What You Can Do With This Visa
- Stay in Australia indefinitely
- Work and study in Australia
- Enrol in Medicare
- Sponsor relatives to come to Australia
- Attend free Adult Migrant English Program classes, if eligible
- Apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible
Good to Know
- Processing times are shown via the official processing time guide tool (a guide only)
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.