There are a number of Child Visa options depending on the circumstances of the child and the child’s parents. These options include:
Child Visa
The Child (Permanent) Visa is for children from overseas who are the child or stepchild of an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
Orphan Relative Visa
The Orphan Relative (Permanent) Visa is for children who have an eligible sponsor and whose parents are deceased, permanently incapacitated, or whose whereabouts are unknown.
Adoption Visa
The Adoption (Permanent) Visa is for children who have been adopted or are about to be adopted by an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident.
Dependent Child Visa
The Dependent Child Visa is for children whose parent holds a temporary partner visa and is in the process of obtaining a permanent partner visa.