Relative Visas
Orphan Relative Visa 117
This visa (orphan visa) permits a single child to come to the island continent so that he/she can live with the relative if the parents have passed away, are unable to care for them, or cannot be found. Successful candidates will be at liberty to live in Australia permanently. They are allowed to study and access Medicare. When eligible, they may be able to apply for Australian Citizenship. The sponsor must assist the child by providing accommodation and financial assistance for the first two years when the child is in Australia.
Eligibility
Sponsor:
The sponsor should be an eligible Australian relative, that is the relative should be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. Such eligible relatives include the child’s siblings, grandparents, aunt, and uncle, or the current spouse or de facto partner of the child’s relative. In addition to this, the relative must be settled in Australia as it is a vital aspect of orphan relative visa 117.
Age:
The child should be below 18 years of age.
Have no parent who can take care of them due to one of the following reasons:
- Deceased
- Permanently incapable of caring for the child.
- Can’t be found.
- The sponsor must have agreed to bring the child over to Australia.
- Meet basic health requirements.
- Meet basic character requirement.
- Bringing the child to Australia must also be in the best interest of the child and for his/her wellbeing.