Permanent Residency

Australia Child Visa

Official Australian Child visa (subclass 101)

Gov Fee
AUD $3,235
Processing
22 months
Max Stay
Unlimited
Work Rights
Yes

*Fees and processing times are subject to change. Check official sources.

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Real-time data from official sources

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Processing Time

22 months

25th: 20 Months, 50th: 22 Months, 75th: 26 Months, 90th: 28 Months. Last updated: 11 December 2025. Data period end: 31 October 2025

payments

Government Fee

AUD $3,235

Yes
Work Rights
Yes
Path to PR
verified_user

Eligibility Requirements

Make sure you meet these requirements before applying.

Key Eligibility Criteria

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  • PTE Score Requirement: this visa, an adopted child must have been adopted before they turned 18 by a parent who was not an Australian citizen, permanent visa holder or eligible New Zealand citizen at the time of adoption.\u
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  • Financial Requirement: give us:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eincome records\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003etax records\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eother evidence\u0026nbsp;you can support the child\
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