The Child Visa (Subclass 802) is a permanent visa that allows an eligible child to stay in Australia indefinitely with their parent, who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. This visa is for children applying from inside Australia and provides access to education, healthcare, and work rights once they reach the legal working age.

Key Features of the Subclass 802 Visa

• Grants permanent residency to the child.
• Allows the child to live, study, and work in Australia.
• Provides access to Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare system.
• Offers a pathway to Australian citizenship in the future.

Eligibility Criteria

• The child must be under 18 years old or a full-time student aged 18-25 and financially dependent on the sponsoring parent.
• The child must be inside Australia when applying.
• The parent must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
• The child must be single and not married, engaged, or in a de facto relationship.
• The child must meet health and character requirements.