This visa lets a single child come to Australia to live with a relative if their parents are deceased, cannot care for them or cannot be found.
At a Glance
- Stay: Permanently
- Visa cost: From AUD2,475.00 (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
- Under 18, single and with no parent to care for them
- Has a relative who is a settled Australian citizen, eligible New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
- Outside 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 in line with Australian law
- 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
- For children applying from outside Australia
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.