Booklet 2, Child Migration

Booklet 2, Child Migration, has detailed information about migration procedures for the:

• Child category
• Orphan Relative category
• Adoption category.

This booklet should be used as a guide to migration to Australia as a child - it will assist with understanding what is required for migration, and how to fill in and lodge the application form.

Contents of the booklet

The following information can be found in the booklet -

1. General information
   • Basic requirements
   • Sponsorship
   • Assurance of Support
   • Costs and charges
   • Living in Australia
   • Dependents
2. Categories
   • Child category
   • Orphan Relative category
   • Adoption category
3. Health and character
4. Preparing the child's application
5. Processing visa applications

How to get the booklet

To access the free online booklet:

• please click on the Booklet 2 link below
• the booklet will then either display on the computer screen, or a dialog box asking the user to save the file will appear
• save the booklet file onto the computer
• the booklet can now be opened and printed using the Adobe Acrobat Reader.

See: Booklet 2 (507KB PDF file)

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Associated forms

These forms are packaged with Booklet 2, Child Migration - after reading the booklet, print the required forms.

• Form 40CH - Sponsorship for a child to migrate to Australia (361KB PDF file)
• Form 47CH - Application for migration to Australia by a child (330KB PDF file)

Further information

The information contained in this booklet should be used as a guide only as the requirements may change from the date of printing the booklet. Before lodging a visa application check the website for the most current visa specific information.
See: Family Migration.