Australia Visa Information

Who should apply?

Child (Permanent) (Subclass 101)

For children who are the child or stepchild of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.

Orphan Relative (Permanent) (Subclass 117

For children whose parents are deceased, permanently incapacitated, or whose whereabouts are unknown and who have an eligible sponsor.

Adoption (Permanent) (Subclass 102

For children from overseas who have been or about to be adopted by an Australian citizen, the holder of an Australian permanent visa, or an eligible New Zealand citizen.

Important: If the child was adopted before the parent became an Australian citizen, the holder of an Australian permanent visa, or an eligible New Zealand citizen they cannot apply for this visa. They must apply for a Child visa (subclass 101)

Dependent Child Visa (Subclass 445)

For children whose parent holds a temporary partner visa and is in the process of obtaining a permanent partner visa.

Settling in Australia

Comprehensive information for all new arrivals to Australia can be accessed on the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website

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.

Please note: You can also obtain a visa application form at the Australian Visa Application Centre (AVAC).

Step 2

Your visa application may require supporting documentation For a list of supporting documentation required for your visa, see checklists provided under “All about visas” . Gather together required supporting documentation for your application.

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

Step 3

Purchase a bank draft from Stanbic Bank (any branch in Zimbabwe) in US Dollars for the visa application charge before proceeding to the AVAC to lodge your application and submit your biometrics. Please make the bank draft payable to "Australian Embassy".

Step 4

Lodge your visa application and submit your biometric data at a visa application centre. The Australian Visa Office may contact you to request additional information.

Apply early and travel on time