# Child > visa-101 — as in force on 2026-06-01 — F2026C00497 · Compilation No. 287 — https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026C00497/latest/text Subclass 101—Child 101.1—Interpretation Note: eligible New Zealand citizen, dependent child and step-child are defined in regulation 1.03, adoption is defined in regulation 1.04, de facto partner is defined in section 5CB of the Act (also see regulation 1.09A), and spouse is defined in section 5F of the Act (also see regulation 1.15A). There are no interpretation provisions specific to this Part. 101.2—Primary criteria Note: The primary criteria must be satisfied by at least one member of a family unit. The other members of the family unit who are applicants for a visa of this subclass need satisfy only the secondary criteria. 101.21—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application 101.211 (1) The applicant: (a) is a dependent child of: (i) an Australian citizen; or (ii) the holder of a permanent visa; or (iii) an eligible New Zealand citizen; and (b) subject to subclause (2), has not turned 25; and (c) either: (i) is: (A) the child (other than an adopted child); or (B) the step-child within the meaning of paragraph (b) of the definition of step-child; of the Australian citizen, holder of a permanent visa or eligible New Zealand citizen mentioned in paragraph (a); or (ii) was adopted overseas by a person who, at the time of adoption, was not an Australian citizen, a holder of a permanent visa or an eligible New Zealand citizen, but later became an Australian citizen, a holder of a permanent visa or an eligible New Zealand citizen. (2) Paragraph (1)(b) does not apply to an applicant who, at the time of making the application, was a dependent child within the meaning of subparagraph (b)(ii) of the definition of dependent child. 101.212 The applicant is sponsored by a person who: (a) has turned 18; and (b) is an Australian citizen, a holder of a permanent visa or an eligible New Zealand citizen; and (c) is: (i) the Australian citizen, holder of a permanent visa or eligible New Zealand citizen mentioned in subclause 101.211(1); or (ii) the cohabiting spouse or de facto partner of the Australian citizen, holder of a permanent visa or eligible New Zealand citizen mentioned in subclause 101.211(1). 101.213 (1) If the applicant has turned 18: (a) the applicant: (i) is not engaged to be married; and (ii) does not have a spouse or de facto partner; and (iii) has never had a spouse or de facto partner; and (b) the applicant is not engaged in full-time work; and (c) subject to subclause (2), the applicant has, since turning 18, or within 6 months or a reasonable time after completing the equivalent of year 12 in the Australian school system, been undertaking a full-time course of study at an educational institution leading to the award of a professional, trade or vocational qualification. (2) Paragraph (1)(c) does not apply to an applicant who, at the time of making the application, is a dependent child within the meaning of subparagraph (b)(ii) of the definition of dependent child. 101.22—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision 101.221 (1) In the case of an applicant who had not turned 18 at the time of application, the applicant: (a) continues to satisfy the criterion in clause 101.211; or (b) does not continue to satisfy that criterion only because the applicant has turned 18. (2) In the case of an applicant who had turned 18 at the time of application: (a) the applicant: (i) continues to satisfy the criterion in clause 101.211; or (ii) does not continue to satisfy that criterion only because the applicant has turned 25; and (b) the applicant continues to satisfy the criterion in clause 101.213. 101.222 The sponsorship referred to in clause 101.212 has been approved by the Minister and is still in force. Note: Regulation 1.20KB limits the Minister’s discretion to approve sponsorships. 101.223 The applicant: (a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4007, 4009, 4020 and 4021; and (b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019. 101.225 If the Minister has requested an assurance of support in relation to the applicant, the Minister is satisfied that the assurance has been accepted by the Secretary of Social Services. 101.226 If the applicant has not turned 18, public interest criteria 4017 and 4018 are satisfied in relation to the applicant. 101.227 (1) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is an applicant for a Subclass 101 visa is a person who: (a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4007, 4009 and 4020; and (b) if the person had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019. (2) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is not an applicant for a Subclass 101 visa is a person who: (a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003 and 4004; and (b) satisfies public interest criterion 4007, unless the Minister is satisfied that it would be unreasonable to require the person to undergo assessment in relation to that criterion. 101.228 If a person (in this clause called the additional applicant): (a) is a member of the family unit of the applicant; and (b) has not turned 18; and (c) made a combined application with the applicant— public interest criteria 4015 and 4016 are satisfied in relation to the additional applicant. 101.3—Secondary criteria Note: These criteria must be satisfied by applicants who are members of the family unit of a person who satisfies the primary criteria. 101.31—Criteria to be satisfied at the time of application 101.311 The applicant is a member of the family unit of, and made a combined application with, a person who satisfies the primary criteria in Subdivision 101.21. 101.312 The sponsorship referred to in clause 101.212 of the person who satisfies the primary criteria includes sponsorship of the applicant. 101.32—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision 101.321 The applicant continues to be a member of the family unit of a person who, having satisfied the primary criteria, is the holder of a Subclass 101 visa. 101.322 The sponsorship referred to in clause 101.312 has been approved by the Minister and is still in force. 101.323 The applicant: (a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4007, 4009, 4020 and 4021; and (b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019. 101.325 If the Minister has requested an assurance of support in relation to the person who satisfies the primary criteria, the Minister is satisfied that: (a) the applicant is included in the assurance of support given in relation to that person, and that assurance has been accepted by the Secretary of Social Services; or (b) an assurance of support in relation to the applicant has been accepted by the Secretary of Social Services. 101.326 If the applicant has not turned 18, public interest criteria 4017 and 4018 are satisfied in relation to the applicant. 101.4—Circumstances applicable to grant 101.411 (1) The applicant must be outside Australia when the visa is granted if the visa is not a visa to which subclause (2) applies. (2) This subclause applies to a visa if: (a) the visa is granted after 26 February 2021; and (b) the application for the visa was made before the end of the concession period described in subregulation 1.15N(1); and (c) the applicant for the visa: (i) was in Australia at any time during that concession period; and (ii) is in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when the visa is granted. 101.5—When visa is in effect 101.511 Permanent visa permitting the holder to travel to and enter Australia for a period of 5 years from the date of grant. 101.6—Conditions 101.611 First entry must be made before a date specified by the Minister for the purpose. 101.612 Either or both of conditions 8502 and 8515 may be imposed.