[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":82},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fyqN_Hi7zZxnktg9_KxzWqeDjcz3wissdHJex4-PHR6w":3,"$fgGpcmMruo6TMQJxznk5nf1eKETMXqIT4gThpSNXjC4M":34},{"_id":4,"name":5,"subclass":6,"slug":7,"category":8,"type":9,"description":10,"officialUrl":11,"sections":12,"__v":33},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f45933a","Orphan Relative visa","837","orphan-relative-837","Family","Permanent","Allows an orphaned child already in Australia to stay permanently with their Australian relative.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Forphan-relative-837",[13,17,21,25,29],{"title":14,"content":15,"_id":16},"Overview","From 23 July 2025, applicants for Child visa subclasses 101, 102, 802, 445, 117 and 837 can import their paper application into ImmiAccount. Some existing applications made outside of Australia before 1 April 2020 cannot be imported into ImmiAccount.\nFor more information, see [Update to ImmiAccount - new online services for paper-based Child, Other Family, Former Residents, and New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa applications](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fnews-media\u002Farchive\u002Farticle?itemId=1338).\n\n#### Stay\n\nPermanently\n\n#### Cost\n\nFrom AUD1,980.00\n\n#### Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n#### With this visa the child can\n\n-   stay in Australia indefinitely\n-   work and study in Australia in line with Australian law\n-   enrol in Australia's public healthcare scheme, [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor relatives to come to Australia\n-   attend free English language classes provided by the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program), if eligible\n-   apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen), if eligible.\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=837)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### The child must\n\n-   be under 18 years of age, single and with no parent to care for them\n-   have a relative who is a Australian citizen, or Australian permanent resident \n-   be in Australia but not in immigration clearance when the application is made and when we make a decision\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45933b",{"title":18,"content":19,"_id":20},"About this visa","[With this visa the child can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[How long the child can stay](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Include other children](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[The child's obligations](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa the child can\n\n-   stay in Australia indefinitely\n-   work and study in Australia in line with Australian law\n-   enrol in Australia's public healthcare scheme, [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor relatives to come to Australia\n-   attend free English language classes provided by the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program), if eligible\n-   apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen), if eligible.\n\n### Travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n\nThe child can travel to and from Australia as many times as they want for 5 years from the date we grant this visa. This is as long as the travel facility of this visa remains valid.\n\nIf the child wants to travel after the initial 5-year travel facility, they:\n\n-   will need to apply for and be granted a [Resident Return (RRV)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) visa to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident\n-   can also consider Australian citizenship. If they become an Australian citizen, they won't require a visa to enter Australia. They will need to apply for an Australian passport and use it to leave and re-enter Australia. See more about eligibility requirements and current processing times for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nTo see when the child's travel facility ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query).\n\n## How long the child can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets the child stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, the child becomes a permanent resident on the day we grant the visa.\n\n## Include other children\n\nIf the child has siblings who also want to apply, make a separate application for each sibling.\n\nThe child's dependent children can be included on their application when they apply or at any time before we decide the application.\n\nDependent children of the child who apply for the visa must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nFamily members who are not coming to Australia might also have to meet our health requirement.\n\n## Cost\n\nThe visa costs AUD1,980.00 for the main applicant.\n\nThere is also a charge for each of the child's dependent children who apply for the visa.\n\nThere might also be other costs for [health checks](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth), and . \n\nUse the [Visa Pricing Estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator?visa=837) to work out what your visa will cost. The estimator does not take into account the other costs.\n\n## Apply from\n\nThe child must be in Australia when the application is made and when we make a decision.\n\nThe child can't validly apply for this visa if they are in Australia on another visa with a no further stay condition.\n\n## Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nThe application might take longer to process if:\n\n-   it is not filled in correctly\n-   it does not include all required documents or we need more information from you\n-   it takes us time to verify your information\n-   you do not make full payment at the time of initial lodgement.\n\nWe cannot process the application if you do not pay the correct visa application charge. If this happens, we will let you know and may return your application.\n\nYou should receive an acknowledgement of your application (and advice of any associated bridging visa) within approximately one (1) month after lodgement.\n\nWe will contact you using your authorised method if we need more information. Otherwise, we will contact you with the outcome of your application.\n\n## The child's obligations\n\nThe child and any of their dependent children who are granted the visa must obey all Australian laws.\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link the child's visa to their passport. They will not get a label in their passport.\n\nIf we grant the visa, we will send a grant notification letter containing the visa grant number. Use this number to access the digital visa record.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45933c",{"title":22,"content":23,"_id":24},"Eligibility","## Have a sponsor\n\nThe child must be sponsored by an eligible sibling or step-sibling, grandparent or step-grandparent, aunt, uncle, step-aunt or step-uncle.\n\nWe must approve the sponsorship before the visa can be granted.\n\nIf the sponsor and\u002For their spouse or de facto partner (if any) have a pending registrable offence charge, we will refuse the sponsorship and visa application.\n\nIf the sponsor and\u002For their spouse or de facto partner (if any) have a registrable offence conviction, we can only approve the sponsorship in very limited circumstances.\n\nLearn more about [measures for the protection of children](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Forphan-relative-117\u002Fmeasures-for-the-protection-of-children).\n\n* * *\n\n## Be this age\n\nThe child must be under 18 years old when they apply for the visa.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have no parent who can care for them\n\nWe will not grant this visa unless the child has no parent who can care for them. This might be because both of their parents either:\n\n-   are deceased\n-   are permanently incapable of caring for the child\n-   can't be found.\n\nWe will not grant this visa if the child's parents are capable of caring for them but don't want to.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have consent to migrate to Australia\n\nWe will only grant this visa to a child younger than 18 years if either:\n\n-   the child has the written consent of everyone who can legally decide where they live\n-   the laws of the child’s home country allow them to leave their home country\n-   it is consistent with any [Australian child order](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ag.gov.au\u002FFamiliesAndMarriage\u002FFamilies\u002FInternationalFamilyLaw\u002FPages\u002FRegistrationofoverseaschildorders.aspx) about the child\n\n* * *\n\n## Hold a visa\n\nThe child might not be able to get this visa if:\n\n-   they do not currently hold a  \n-   they have not applied to get an Orphan Relative visa within 12 months of the previous substantive visa ceasing\n-   the substantive visa they hold or last held was a subclass 771 Transit visa. \n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the health requirement\n\nThe child and any of their dependent children who apply for the visa with them must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nDependent children who are not applying for the visa might also have to meet our health requirement.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the character requirement\n\nIf the child is aged 16 years or older they must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nWe might also ask that other dependent children who apply for the visa meet the requirement.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have paid back debt to the Australian Government\n\nIf the child owes the Australian Government money it must be paid it back or there must be a formal arrangement to pay it back.\n\n* * *\n\n## Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused\n\nWe will consider the child’s immigration history when we make a decision on the application, which means the child might not be eligible for this visa if they have had a visa cancelled or refused.\n\nIn some circumstances, the child may still apply for a permanent visa if they have had a visa cancelled or an application refused, see [Limitations on applications in Australia (129KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1026i.pdf).\n\nIf applying for a visa from outside Australia, see [Can I go to Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fentering-australia\u002Fcan-i-go-to-australia\u002Fre-entry-ban).\n\nIf immigration assistance is needed, see [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\n## Best interests of the child\n\nWe might not grant this visa if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step guide.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Forphan-relative-837#HowTo)\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45933d",{"title":26,"content":27,"_id":28},"How to apply","Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\nCheck the child's passport is valid. Tell us if someone is acting on the child's behalf.\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner), or\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to [receive documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents) on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nProvide documents to support the application.\n\n#### Provide accurate documents\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if you can't [prove the child's identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information). \n\n#### Identity documents\n\nProvide the pages of the child's current passport showing their photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   a national identity card, if they have one\n-   proof of change of name, if applicable.\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   change of name documents from an Australian registry of births, deaths and marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names the child has been known by.\n\n#### Travel documents\n\nProvide a certified copy of the passport or travel document the child used to enter Australia. We also need copies of any passports the child has held since then.\n\n#### Photographs\n\nProvide 4 recent passport-size photos (45mm x 35mm) of the child and for any other dependant included in the application.\n\nPhotographs must be:\n\n-   passport-size (45mm x 35mm)\n-   less than 6 months old\n-   good quality colour. We don't accept laser copies\n-   a full-face view of your head and shoulders\n-   taken against a plain light-coloured background\n\nThe child can wear untinted prescription glasses. If the child wears a head covering for religious reasons, they can show only their face.\n\n#### Evidence the child has no parents who can care for them\n\nYou must provide evidence the child has no parents capable of caring for them.\n\nProvide:\n\n-   a death certificate or other official document\n-   evidence such as a medical report, showing why the child's parents are unable to care for them\n\nIf the child's parents can't be found, provide evidence of:\n\n-   how long they have been missing\n-   what efforts have been made to contact or find them\n\n#### Child's relationship to their relative\n\nProvide evidence of the child's relationship to the sponsor such as:\n\n-   a birth certificate\n-   a marriage certificate\n-   an adoption certificate\n-   a family status certificate or family book, if officially issued and maintained\n\n#### Character documents\n\nChildren over 16 years must provide police certificates from every country they have spent 12 months or more in the last 10 years, since turning 16.\n\nFor Australia, we only accept National Police Certificates applied for under Code 33 – Immigration\u002FCitizenship. The [Australian Federal Police](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.afp.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fservices\u002Fcriminal-records\u002Fnational-police-checks) issue these certificates. We don't accept standard disclosure certificates or certificates issued by Australian state or territory police.\n\nFor immigration purposes, police certificates are valid for 12 months from the issue date.\n\nIf anyone in the application served in the armed forces of any country, they must provide military service records or discharge papers.\n\nChildren over 16 years must complete and provide [Form 80 Personal particulars for assessment including character assessment (596KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F80.pdf).\n\n#### Documents for dependants under 18\n\nFor every dependant under 18 years old who is applying with the child, provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   proof of the child's relationship with them, like a birth certificate\n-   character documents, if applicable\n\n#### Parental responsibility documents\n\nAny applicant under 18 years of age must get consent to migrate to Australia. This must be from everyone who has a legal right to decide where the child lives.\n\nThey must complete either:\n\n-   [Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf)\n-   a statutory declaration giving consent for the child to stay in Australia on this visa.\n\nInclude an identity document with the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration. This could be a:\n\n-   passport\n-   driver’s licence.\n\nAlternatively, you can show us:\n\n-   an Australian court order that allows the child to migrate to Australia, or\n-   that the laws of the child's home country allow them to leave their home country.\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nSend written notification or your forms with your paper application.\n\n#### Prepare the documents\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original and translated documents in your application.\n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\n#### Certify\n\nDo not certify police certificates. Send us the originals.\n\nHave all other documents [certified](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fcertified-copy). This includes:\n\n-   non-English documents\n-   English translations\n\n#### Keep\n\nKeep a copy of the completed application.\n\n#### Send\n\nSend us:\n\n-   original police certificates\n-   certified copies of all other documents\n-   as much information as possible to help us decide your application\n-   each document only once, even if you are using to show more than one thing\n-   all documents with your application, if you can\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nYou must apply for this visa on paper. \n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens [if you can't prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Apply on paper\n\nComplete the following 2 forms and send them together by post or courier to the Child and Other Family Processing Centre in Perth.\n\nYou must pay the application charge **before you post your application**. See [how to pay](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fhow-to-pay).\n\nWe will not process your application until you pay the application charge. Your application should also include evidence of payment of the application charge. You must also include all the relevant supporting documentation.\n\n-   [Form 47CH Application for migration to Australia by a child (2MB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47ch.pdf)\n-   [Form 40CH Sponsorship for a child to migrate to Australia (2MB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F40ch.pdf)\n\nWe cannot consider your application if you submit it at any other office or in any other way, as it will not be valid. You cannot submit applications for this visa in person.\n\nYou must complete the forms in English. \n\n**By post (with correct prepaid postage)**:\n\nDepartment of Home Affairs\nChild and Other Family Processing Centre\nLocked Bag 7\nNORTHBRIDGE WA 6865\n\n**By courier:**\n\nDepartment of Home Affairs\nChild and Other Family Processing Centre\nWellington Central\n836 Wellington Street\nWEST PERTH WA 6005\n\nIf any of the above steps are incomplete, your application may be invalid. We do not process invalid applications. We will notify you if this is the case, and if requested, return your application.\n\nDo not send original documents with your application, only send [certified copies](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fcertified-copy). Keep a copy of your completed application for your own records, including any supporting documents.\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter applying\n\n#### Importing your paper application\n\nAfter you or someone else has submitted your paper application, import it into your ImmiAccount. You can do this after you get your acknowledgement letter.\n\nImporting your application into ImmiAccount gives you access to online services, making it easier to manage your application.\n\nYou can use our online services in ImmiAccount to:\n\n-   attach supporting documents to your application\n-   view messages\n-   update your details\n-   view your application status\n-   apply for a Bridging Visa (BV)\n-   withdraw your application.\n\nFollow these steps to import your application:\n\n1.  Create a new ImmiAccount or log into your existing ImmiAccount. Our website has instructions on how to use [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n2.  Once you log in, import your application by entering your:\n    -   application ID\n    -   date of birth\n    -   identity document number (Passport, ImmiCard or Titre de Voyage number).\n\nFor more information, see [Apply and Manage your application in ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fapply-and-manage-your-application).\n\nYou can import any new and existing applications for this visa made in Australia.\n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe can't provide updates on the progress of the child's application within normal processing times. We will let you know if we need anything further.\n\n#### Travel\n\nTell us if the child wants to travel outside Australia while we process the application. We need to know because if the child made the visa application in Australia, we can't grant the visa if they are outside Australia when we make our decision.\n\nIf the child leaves Australia, make sure they have a valid visa to return.\n\nLearn about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Health exams\n\nWe will let you know when to arrange the child’s [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n#### Biometrics\n\nWe might ask for . We will let you know if you need to provide them.\n\n#### Send more information\n\nIf you did not include all necessary documents when you applied, provide them as soon as you can.\n\nWe might also ask you to provide more information.\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, to provide any additional documents upload them into ImmiAccount\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount, to provide any additional documents attach them to a completed Child and Orphan Relative Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fchild-and-orphan-relative-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nMake sure the child stays lawful by holding a valid visa while we process their application.\n\nWhen the visa application was made, the child was granted a bridging visa associated with the application. If their current visa expires before we make a decision, the bridging visa will start. The child can stay in Australia on the bridging visa while we process their new visa application.\n\nLearn more about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Add family members\n\nYou can add the child's dependent children to their visa application any time before we make a decision.\n\n#### Newborn children\n\nFind out what to do if [your child is born after you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby). \n\n#### Mistakes on the application\n\nLet us know as soon as possible.\n\nComplete [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf).\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount, attach the completed form to a completed Child and Orphan Relative Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fchild-and-orphan-relative-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nFor more information see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount, attach the completed form to a completed Child and Orphan Relative Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fchild-and-orphan-relative-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, address or passport\n-   changes to your relationship status\n-   the birth of a child\n-   you want to withdraw the application.\n\nSee how to tell us if [the situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nThe child must be in Australia when we make a decision. \n\nWe will advise of our decision in writing. Keep a copy of the decision.\n\nIf we grant the child's visa, we will tell you the:\n\n-   visa grant number\n-   date the visa starts\n-   visa conditions.\n\nIf we refuse the child's visa we will tell you:\n\n-   why we refused the visa\n-   whether there is a right to a review of the decision.\n\nWe will not refund the application fee if we refuse the application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45933e",{"title":30,"content":31,"_id":32},"When you have this visa","[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n* * *\n\n## In Australia\n\n### The child's obligations\n\nThe child and family members must obey all Australian laws.\n\n### See how long the child can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. The child can stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, the child's permanent residence starts on the day they were granted the visa.\n\n### Access Support Services\n\nIt is important to be aware of your rights and the supports that are available to you in Australia.\n\nOn this visa, you can stay in Australia permanently and have the rights provided to every Australian resident including being free from abuse and exploitation. See [Rights and protections | Attorney-General's Department](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ag.gov.au\u002Frights-and-protections).\n\nYour sponsor cannot cancel your visa, withdraw their sponsorship or otherwise influence your residency status in Australia. If you believe you may be a victim of abuse or exploitation, support is available. The following is a list of support services, which can provide help and further information:\n\n-   Kids Helpline - [Kids Helpline | Phone Counselling Service | 1800 55 1800](https:\u002F\u002Fkidshelpline.com.au\u002F) Phone Number (1800 551 800)\n-   Lifeline - [Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lifeline.org.au\u002F) Phone number (13 11 14)\n-   1800Respect - [Home | 1800RESPECT](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.1800respect.org.au\u002F) Phone number (1800 737 732)\n-   The Salvation Army - [Additional Referral Pathway (ARP)](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.salvationarmy.org.au\u002Fadditional-referral-pathway\u002F) . For support if you think you are experiencing exploitation. Phone number (1800 000 277)\n-   Life Without Barriers - [Forced Marriage Support | Life Without Barriers](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lwb.org.au\u002Fservices\u002Fforced-marriage-support\u002F)\n    For support if you feel pressured to get married. Phone number (1800 403 213)\n-   MyBlueSky - [MBS | Home](https:\u002F\u002Fmybluesky.org.au\u002F)\n-   The Australian Federal Police (AFP) - [(AFP)](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.afp.gov.au\u002F) can help keep you safe from exploitation or forced marriage. You don’t have to give your name to make a report to the AFP. Phone number 131 237 (131 AFP).\n\nFor more information on exploitation and how to get help visit [Modern Slavery.](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.modernslavery.gov.au\u002F)\n\n**Phone Triple Zero (000) if it is an emergency or if you or someone else is not safe.**\n\n### Tell us if things change\n\nWe need to know about:\n\n-   changes to the child's passport\n-   the birth of a child\n-   change of name\n\nSee how to let us know if there is a [change in the child's situation](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n### Travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n\nThe child can travel to and from Australia as many times as they want for 5 years from the date we grant this visa. This is as long as the travel facility of this visa remains valid.\n\nIf the child wants to travel after the initial 5-year travel facility they:\n\n-   will need to apply for and be granted a Resident Return (RRV) visa so they can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident\n-   might also want to consider Australian citizenship. If they become an Australian citizen, they will not require a visa to re-enter Australia. See more about eligibility requirements and current processing times for Australian citizenship.\n\nFor more information see [Resident Return (RRV)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157)\n\nTo see when the child's travel facility ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query).\n\n### Work and study\n\nThe child may be able to work or study in Australia from the date we grant this visa. They are protected by Australian workplace law. For further information refer to the Fair Work Ombudsman’s webpage, Visa holders and migrant workers – workplace rights and entitlements.\n\n### Bring a family member\n\nYou cannot add dependants to this visa after we have made a decision.\n\nTo find out more about what visa a family member could apply for, see [explore visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\n### Become an Australian citizen\n\nAfter a certain time, the child might be eligible for Australian citizenship. Find out more about [becoming a citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen). \n\nFor citizenship purposes, the child's permanent residence starts on the day they are granted the visa.\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\n#### **Check the child's travel documents**\n\nThe child must have a valid passport or other travel document to leave Australia.\n\nCheck if the child needs a Resident Return visa to return to Australia as a permanent resident in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n### At the border\n\n#### **Leave the airport faster**\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. The child might be able to leave the airport faster using the [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n### After you leave\n\n#### **Prove the child has been to Australia**\n\nTo get proof of your travel in and out of Australia [Request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45933f",0,[35,57,67,75],{"name":36,"slug":37,"city":38,"state":39,"services":40,"phone":53,"website":54,"stateSlug":55,"citySlug":56},"Australian Immigration Law Services","australian-immigration-law-services","Sydney","NSW",[41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52],"skilled-nominated-190","skilled-independent-189","skilled-work-regional-491","permanent-residence-skilled-regional-191","skilled-employer-sponsored-regional-494","skills-in-demand-482","employer-nomination-scheme-186","partner-820-801","student-500","temporary-graduate-485","global-talent-858","visitor-600","61280542537","https:\u002F\u002Faustraliavisa.com","new-south-wales","sydney",{"name":58,"slug":59,"city":60,"state":61,"services":62,"phone":63,"website":64,"stateSlug":65,"citySlug":66},"Immagine Australia Immigration Pty. 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