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Child Visa Applications
Documents Checklist
Use this checklist to ensure your application for migration is complete. You should include all this information with your application at the time of lodgement. These documents are required to make a decision on your application.
Processing Times
The period for processing an application is usually between 1-2 months, but may vary on a case by case basis. Processing times may be considerably longer if incomplete documentation is submitted.
Certified Copies
The Visa section recognises certification of documents by a Notary Public, Commissioner for Oaths or an Advocate/Solicitor. Also, authorised persons in Australia include – Justice of the Peace, solicitor, bank manager and any person before whom a statutory declaration can be made.
All documents not in English must be translated - please refer to the attached instructions.
APPLICANT
2 recent passport-sized photographs of the child (please attach to the migration application)
Please provide certified copies of original version and translation of:
Birth certificate of child
Biodata page of child’s current passport (no need for translation)
Divorce documents or Death certificate of parent(s) (if applicable)
If the child is under 18 years : Evidence that the sponsor has a legal right to determine where the child shall live or a statutory declaration from each person who has a legal responsibility to the child stating that they have no objection to the child’s migration
If the child is aged 18 years and above and is a full-time student : Evidence of the child’s enrolment and active participation in a post-secondary course of study
If the child is aged 18 years and above and claims to have a disability : Evidence from a qualified medical practitioner that the child has total or partial loss of bodily or mental functions and this prevents the child from working
If the child is aged 18 years and above : Evidence that the child is financially dependent on the sponsor for basic needs (food, shelter and clothing), and for how long this support has been provided
Health and Character
Please note that medical forms are given to you at time of lodgement or sent to you by mail.
Form 26 (medical examination – please refer to the Panel Doctor list )
Form 160 (radiological report on chest x-ray) - for applicants aged 11 years and above
Original & a certified copy of Malaysian Certificate of Good Conduct – for all applicants aged 17 years and above who have resided in Malaysia for at least 12 months within the last 10 years prior to lodgement of the migration application. For Malaysian Penal check procedures, please refer to the guidelines attached.
Original & a certified copy of Overseas Police certificate - for all applicants aged 17 years and above who have resided in any one country for at least 12 months within the last 10 years prior to lodgement of the migration application. Please refer to http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/character-requirements/index.htm for the relevant procedures.
Note: Penal clearances/police certificates are valid for 12 months from the date of issue. If your migration application has not been finalised and the penal clearance has expired, you are required to submit a fresh penal clearance if you have stayed in the relevant country for a total of 2 months or more after the date of issue of the previous penal clearance for that country.
APPLICANT’S PARENT (SPONSOR)
Evidence of Australian citizenship or permanent residency or status as an eligible New Zealand citizen (eg. Australian passport biodata page, certificate of Australian citizenship, Resident return visa label).
For verification of signature, please provide passport biodata page and signature page of both parents.
Statement from the sponsor on how he/she intends to meet sponsorship obligations in Australia i.e. provide adequate financial assistance and accommodation in Australia for the applicant.
Evidence required may include (please provide certified copies of original documents) : Australian income including current payslips, employment letter confirming length of employment and annual salary, overseas tax assessment notices, bank statement, rental agreement / ownership of property, business documents or a letter from an accountant if the sponsor is self-employed or self-funded from other sources.