Australian Embassy

Russian Federation

Embassy address: 10A/2 Podkolokolny Pereulok, 109028 Moscow - Telephone: 956 6070 - Fax: 956 6170

CHILD MIGRATION

Applications may be made at the Australian Embassy in Moscow for the following types of Child visas.

Child (Subclass 101) - For children of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
Dependent Child (Subclass 445) - For children whose parent holds a temporary Partner visa
Adoption (Subclass 102) - For children who have been or who are about to be adopted by a person who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen at the time of adoption.
Orphan Relative (Subclass 117) - For children whose parents are deceased, permanently incapacitated, or whose whereabouts are unknown and who have an eligible sponsor

Detailed information about child migration visas is available from the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website.

Document Checklists

See the Child Visa Document Checklist for a summary of documents you should provide when applying for a Child, Adoption, or Orphan Relative Visa in Moscow.

See the Dependent Child (445) Visa Document Checklist for a summary of documents you should provide when applying for a Dependent Child (subclass 445) Visa in Moscow (also known as Extended Eligibility Visa)

How to Apply

To lodge your application, we would prefer that you send your application to us by mail or courier. If you wish to lodge your application in person at the Embassy, you will need to make an appointment well in advance.

Applying by Mail or Courier

If you lodge your application by mail or courier, we will send you acknowledgement of receipt of your application on the same day we receive and register your application. You should ensure you provide all the required documents, and ensure the payment details section of the form has been completed correctly, or that evidence of the payment of the Visa Application Charge (if it has been paid in Australia) is included.

Applying in person with a lodgement appointment

If you apply in person with a lodgement appointment, an officer will meet you and look through your documents with you. If a face to face interview is required, it will not be conducted until later in the application process. Please bring all required documents and the correct fee to your appointment.

If you are planning to lodge your application in person, please phone or email us between 9.00 and 12.30, Monday to Friday, 2-4 weeks prior to the anticipated date of lodgement to make a lodgement appointment.

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Health Requirement

All applicants for permanent entry to Australia must meet health requirements before the grant of a visa.

See: Health Requirements

Processing Times

The standard processing time set by the Australian Government for Child Visa applications lodged in Moscow is 14 months. However, in the vast majority of instances, we are able to process these visas within approximately 7 months. Applications should be lodged as early as possible before any planned travel to Australia.

July 2011