05/09/2026
🇦🇺 CHILD VISA UPDATE: WHAT'S CHANGED IN 2026?
If you're preparing a Child Visa application for Australia, there's a recent administrative update worth knowing about.
The Migration (Arrangements for Child Visa Applications) Instrument 2026 (LIN 26/081) commenced on 2 September 2026, replacing the previous arrangements from 2016.
The updated instrument confirms the approved forms and lodgement arrangements for several Child Visa pathways:
👧 Child (Migrant) – Class AH
📄 Form 47CH
🏠 Child (Residence) – Class BT
📄 Form 47CH
⏳ Extended Temporary – Class TK
📄 Form 918
💡 The good news: This isn't a major change to Child Visa eligibility. The Department describes the changes as largely minor and technical, with existing arrangements generally continuing.
📌 The instrument also maintains the existing provision relating to certain adoptions in Pakistan, which remains the only country specifically covered by those adoption provisions.
Planning to bring your child to Australia? While the new arrangements don't significantly change eligibility, choosing the correct visa pathway and preparing the application properly remains important.
📩 Need help with a Visa application? Book with Miranda Migration to discuss your circumstances and available options with our Registered Migration Agent. Link in bio. 🔗