My children are joining me
Dependent Child Resident Visa
Children of a resident or work-to-residence visa holder.
Child visa
It can be applied from outside Australia
or when you're already there.
My children are coming to study
Dependent Child Student Visa
For school-age children of visa holders.
My children are visiting while I work
Child of a Worker Visitor Visa
For children visiting a parent on a work visa.
We adopted our child or are adopting from overseas
Adoption visa (102)
For a child you've adopted or are in the
process of adopting outside Australia.
My partner's residence application
is currently pending.
Dependent Child visa (445)
Lets your child stay temporarily while
a parent's Partner visa is processed.
A child's situation usually follows someone else's.
Tell us both your circumstances and we'll work out what applies.
What we do
- Finding the right visa based on your and your child status.
- Keep your child's status while renewing your visa.
- Preparing the application and dealing with immigration for you.
- Helping you gather the right documents and evidence for the visa.
Common questions
Is there an age limit for dependent children?
Yes, most dependent-child visas set a maximum age, commonly under 24 and unmarried, and the exact limit depends on the visa. We'll confirm the limit for yours.
Can my child study while they're here on a visitor visa?
Often for a limited period, but not indefinitely, longer study usually needs its own student visa. We'll check what your child's current visa allows.
What if I don't have full custody?
It's still often possible, but the evidence required is different, and we'll be upfront if a custody situation needs extra documentation before we can move forward.
What happens to my child's visa if mine changes?
It depends on the visas involved, sometimes a child's status is tied closely to yours, sometimes it isn't. We'll check this whenever your own circumstances shift.
Thinking of other family pathways or settlement support?
Here's where else to look.