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Child Migration Visa
Child visa is for those applicants who are the dependent child of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
Adoption visa is for those applicants (under 18 years of age) who have been adopted by an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
Orphan Relative visa is for those applicants (under 18 years of age) who are orphan relatives of an Australian relative who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
Dependent Child visa is for those applicants who are the dependent child of the holder of a visa holding parent and is sponsored by the nominator or sponsor of the visa holding parent.
Applications may be lodged in person at the Australian Visa Application Centre, by mail or courier to the Australian Embassy or in person by prior appointment at the Australian Embassy. See: Lodging visa applications
You will be advised if an interview is required to assist in finalising your application.
Documents required for a complete application
You may be asked to provide further documents or information relating to your particular circumstances after your application has been lodged. The list of supporting documentation below is not exhaustive. You may also include additional documents if they are relevant to your application. You should provide original documents and a set of clear copies. All originals will be returned to you after the copies have been certified. You should also provide an English translation of any document in another language.
• Form 47CH – completed in English and signed by the applicant or parent , relative or guardian if the applicant is under 16 years of age
• Form 40CH – completed in English and signed by the sponsor
• Form 918 (for Dependant Child) completed in English and signed by the applicant or parent , relative or guardian if the applicant is under 16 years of age
• A non-refundable Visa Application Charge (VAC) payable either by Cashier’s Cheque (if purchased in Bangkok or Nonthaburi, Samutprakarn provinces) or Bank Draft (only if purchased in Thailand) payable to Australian Embassy Bangkok in Thai Baht. Personal cheques are not acceptable. See current Visa Charges.
• 2 passport photographs of each person included in the application
• Birth certificate of the applicant and identity card (if aged over 15 years)
• Household registration for the applicant (and each person included in the household where the child is registered)
• Copies of the all pages of the passports (if available). Please ensure the passport details are correct. The names must be correctly spelled and all other details must match your other documentation.
• Official name/surname change certificates for all name changes for the application
• Death certificates of any deceased parent if applicable
Child and Dependent Child visa
• Certified copy of the visa or Australian Citizenship Certificate of the applicant’s Australian resident parent
• If the applicant is under 18 years of age at the time of application lodgement, a letter of consent for the applicant’s migration to Australia from the parent/guardian who is not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. A certified copy of the parent’s passport or ID card should be attached. It may be necessary for the parent/guardian to present at the Australian Embassy personally.
• if the applicant’s parents were married, their divorce certificate with memorandum attached
• As the interests of the child with regards to access to the parents must be considered, please note that a letter of consent from the non-migrating parent is also required although the parents did not register a marriage. A Por Kor 14 covering non-marital status of the applicant’s parents and the custodial circumstances of the applicant should be provided. If despite all efforts the non-migrating parent cannot be located or contacted, evidence should be provided in the form of a statement outlining the details of steps taken to contact the non-migrating parent.
• If applicable, the Court Orders stating the change of parental power over the applicant
Adoption visa
• Evidence from the Thai Adoption Centre that the child was free for adoption at the time the applicant was adopted
• The Agreement stating full parental rights given to the adoptive parents at the time the applicant was adopted
• Evidence of the adoptive parents being ‘resident’ outside Australia for at least 12 months at the time of the adoption
Orphan Relatives
• Evidence of the applicant’s parents’ death (death certificates) or permanent incapacity (court orders, medical reports) or whereabouts unknown (court orders, police records etc.)
Health and Character Clearances
• Medical results for the applicant. The approved forms must be used. The examination must be undertaken by a doctor who is on the list of approved Panel Doctors.
The medical forms may be obtained from the Australian Visa Application Centre at any time and the medicals may be undertaken in advance of the lodgement of the application, however, you should note that in the event the application is refused no refund of the cost of the medicals is possible.
• Original police clearance certificate(s) from every country the applicants (if aged 16 years and over) have resided in for a total of 12 months or more during the last 10 years. Details are available on Form 47P. Specific forms to apply Australian police clearances are available at the Australian Visa Application Centre.
The application for a Thai police clearance may be made at the Special Branch Bureau, Royal Thai Police Headquarters, Rama I Road, Bangkok, building 24. Application forms and detailed instructions are also available at that location.
Information and documents required from the sponsor
• A certified copy of the bio-data page of the sponsor’s passport
• Evidence of Australian citizenship or permanent resident status or of being an Eligible New Zealand Citizen. An Eligible New Zealand Citizen is described on form 40CH and in booklet 2, Child Migration. An Eligible New Zealand Citizen is also required to complete health and character checking
• Evidence that may establish the sponsor’s financial ability to provide settlement support to the applicant(s) (eg. Evidence of employment, Tax assessment notices, business documents if self-employed, superannuation documents if self-funded retiree). If insufficient evidence is provided an Assurance of Support may be requested
Visa application processing time
You can expect a decision on your application within 3 months from the day you lodge your application. The processing time may take longer if the application was incomplete at the time of application or if there are other issues with your application such as character issues relating to previous immigration history or criminal convictions, child custody issues, or if further medical checks are required. If your application is likely to take longer than 4 months you will be fully informed of the reason for any delays.
If you wish to discuss any matter face to face with an officer of the Visa and Immigration Office you can make an appointment by telephone 02 344 6448.
See DIAC website for further detailed information about Child Visa Options.
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