Australia Visa Information - Srilanka- Visa Types - Family

Who should apply?
Child (Subclass 101)
This visa is a permanent visa for children who are the dependant child of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.

The parent acts as a sponsor for the child and can lodge the visa application on behalf of the child.

Adoption (Subclass 102)
This visa is a permanent visa for children from overseas, under 18 years of age, who are in the process of being adopted or have been adopted under certain circumstances.

For this visa, an adoptive or prospective adoptive parent must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent visa, or an eligible New Zealand citizen.

Orphan Relative (Subclass 117)
This visa is a permanent visa for children from overseas, under 18 years of age, whose parents are unable to care for them.

The child must be sponsored by a relative who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent visa, or an eligible New Zealand citizen.

VISA APPLICATION
PROCESS

Step 1

Select a visa subclass which is appropriate for the purpose of your travel to Australia and download the relevant visa application form.

Step 2

Your visa application may require supporting documentation. For a list of supporting documentation required for your visa, see checklists provided under Visa Types. Gather together the required supporting documentation for your application.

To avoid delays all supporting documentation should be submitted at the time of application.

Step 3

Organise payment of the visa fees in the form of a bank draft from a Sri Lankan bank.

Step 4

Make an appointment with the Australian AVAC to lodge your application and submit your biometrics

Step 5

Lodge your visa application and submit your biometrics at the AVAC. The Australian Visa Office may contact you to request additional information.

Apply early and travel on time