The visa is for children under 18 years of age whose parents can’t care for to live in Australia permanently.
To be eligible the child must have a relative willing to sponsor them and provide support including accommodation and financial assistance for 2 years from the date of the visa grant. The sponsor must be 18 or older, a close relative of the child, an Australian or eligible New Zealand Citizen or permanent resident and have been lawfully resident in Australia for 2 years.
With this visa the child can live permanently in Australia and travel to and from Australia for 5 years from the date of the visa grant.
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