Parents must read: 2024 latest Australian child visa application guide (with 5 common misunderstandings)

Hello everyone, I am the assistant of Australian Encyclopedia. Recently, I have received many inquiries from parents aboutAustralian visa application for childrenNow I will systematically sort out the key points of the whole process from visa type selection to successful visa application, and provide professional advice on core issues that parents are most concerned about, such as guardianship arrangements and proof of funds.

### 1. A full analysis of child visa types
Australia has seven main visa types for minors under 18 years of age:
1. **Student Visa (Subclass 500)**: Applicable to full-time primary and secondary school students aged 6 and above
2. **Tourist visa (600 category)**: short-term visit/tourism (pay special attention to guardianship terms)
3. **Immigrant Dependent Visa (Subclass 101/802)**: Apply when parents hold PR/citizenship
4. **Bridging visa**: used during the Australian visa transition period
5. **Medical Treatment Visa (Subclass 602)**: Application for Special Medical Needs


### 2. List of core application materials (taking student visa as an example)
1. **Proof of identity**: Birth certificate + proof of parental relationship (certified in Chinese and English)
2. **Admission documents**: COE (Confirmation of Enrollment) + School Admission Letter
3. **Financial proof**: must cover the first year's tuition fee + 20,000 Australian dollars living expenses (latest standard in 2024)
4. **Guardianship Arrangement**: CAAW (Confirmation of Accommodation and Welfare Arrangements) is required
5. **Health Insurance**: OSHC insurance covers the entire visa period

```Markdown
| Material Types | Audit Points | Common Mistakes |
|---------|---------|---------|
| Proof of funds | 3 months of deposit history must be shown | Temporary large transfer without stating the source |
| Guardianship documents | Must be certified by the Australian Immigration Department | Relatives issue their own guardianship statement |
```

### 3. Control of key time nodes
1. Material preparation period: It is recommended to start 6 months in advance
2. Validity period of medical examination: completed within 3 months before submission
3. Review period: 4-12 weeks for regular applications (may be longer during peak periods)
4. Visa effective date: usually one month before the start of the course

### 4. 5 common misunderstandings and solutions
**Myth 1: Parents can accompany their children to study with a tourist visa**
- Solution: You need to apply for a 590 guardian visa separately and cannot work

**Myth 2: The more deposit certificates, the better**
- Crack: You need to provide proof of legal income, and sudden large deposits must be accompanied by a source statement

**Myth 3: Relatives can serve as guardians at will**
- Cracking: Must be 21 years old and have no criminal record

**Myth 4: Visa automatically extended upon expiration**
- Solution: You need to apply for a visa renewal 28 days in advance. If you fail to do so, you will face a 3-year entry ban.

**Myth 5: Domestic visa transfer is more convenient**
- Solution: Some visa types are prohibited from being converted within the country and require application outside the country

### 5. Special Case Handling Guidelines
1. **Divorced families**: Notarized consent from both parents is required
2. **Adopted children**: Complete legal adoption documents are required
3. **Overage students**: Students aged 18 and above need to apply for a student visa independently
4. **Medical exemption**: A diagnosis certificate from a designated hospital is required

The Australian Encyclopedia Assistant reminds parents: The Immigration Department has updated the GTE (Genuine Temporary Entry) review criteria in 2024, paying special attention to the consistency of the study plan of underage applicants. It is recommended that when preparing a study plan, the relevance of the course selection to future development should be explained in detail, and relevant supporting supporting materials should be provided.

Thank you for reading. If you need to obtain the latest visa policy updates or personalized consultation, please pay attention to our [Australian Visa Updates] column. In the next issue, we will deeply analyze the hidden terms of the parent-student visa to help you avoid application minefields!