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Visas, Immigration and Refugees

Family Members

How this Visa Works


Responsibilities

Key responsibilities relating to obtaining and using a Child visa are summarised in the table below.

Person

Responsibility

Sponsor (Parent)

 

Sponsors the child and any of the child's family members also included in the application and who are migrating with the child.

If a Child visa is granted, the sponsor must provide support for the child, including accommodation and financial assistance required to meet the child's reasonable needs during the first two (2) years following the grant of the child's visa.

Applicant (Child)

 

Lodge a complete application including all application forms, supporting documentation and application fees.

Note: Usually the sponsor does this on behalf of the child.

Child Visa Definitions

The following terms are used to describe this visa.
See: Family Definitions