孤兒親屬簽證
適用於 18 歲以下、在澳洲有親屬的孤兒親屬。
此簽證的用途#
Australian Orphan Relative visa (subclass 117) 適用於 18 歲以下的孤兒親屬，且其在澳洲有親屬。
它是家庭移民計畫中的永久簽證。在官方分類中，其 category 是 partner，stream 是 Other family。
This visa is designed for children who cannot be cared for by their parents because of serious circumstances such as death, disappearance or permanent inability to care for the child. The application process looks closely at the child’s family situation, the relationship to the Australian relative, and who will care for the child after arrival.
subclass 117 簽證通常是境外簽證。這表示子女在遞交簽證申請時，以及簽證作出決定時，都在澳洲境外。
通常適合哪些人#
此簽證適用於 18 歲以下、且是可擔保其申請的澳洲親屬之孤兒親屬。
此簽證適用於沒有可照顧其的父母的人，原因可能是父母已去世、無法找到，或永久無法照顧他們。部門通常會要求該情況的證據，而不只是聲明父母不在。
This visa is for people who are related to a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen in a way recognised under the visa rules. In practice, the sponsoring relative is usually a close family member such as a brother, sister, grandparent, aunt or uncle, depending on how the legal definitions apply.
這個簽證適用於將在澳洲獲得擔保和照顧的子女。該部門也可能會看目前誰對該子女負有法律責任，以及在簽證可獲批前，是否有任何監護、法定監護或收養問題需要先解決。
What it costs#
此簽證的政府 Visa Application Charge 為：
- 主要申請人：$3,075
該政府費用是支付給 Department of Home Affairs 的。無論由誰遞交申請，費用都一樣，不論是申請人、家庭成員、註冊移民代理，還是澳洲法律執業者。
Professional fees are separate from the government charge. A registered migration agent or lawyer may charge for preparing the application, checking evidence, drafting submissions, arranging translations, and managing Department requests. Those professional fees are not fixed by the government, so quotes can vary.
在過程中也可能出現其他第三方費用。視所需證據而定，這些可能包括健康檢查、無犯罪證明、翻譯、文件副本和快遞費。
政府收費會依指數調整，通常在 1 July 變更。應付金額一般是 Department 在遞交時所訂的金額。
需要多久時間#
此簽證的處理時間可能很長。Other family stream 的家庭簽證通常不快，時間可能因申請量、文件品質，以及 Department 是否需要更多資料而不同。
A case can take longer if key documents are missing at lodgement, if identity or custody records are hard to obtain, or if documents need verification from overseas authorities. Delays are also common where the Department has to ask follow-up questions about who has legal care of the child.
健康和品格步驟也可能影響時間。體檢、在需要時的無犯罪紀錄查核，以及任何特定國家的文件查核，如果未及時完成或難以預約，都可能增加數月時間。
已公布的審理時間可能會隨時間改變。該部門會定期更新自己的資訊，因此在準備或遞交申請時，最新的估計通常可在該部門網站上找到。
流程包含什麼#
流程通常從確認 subclass 117 簽證目前的部門要求，並蒐集身分、關係及照顧文件開始。由於這是兒童簽證，關於父母、監護權及日常照顧的證據通常是申請核心。
The application is then lodged with the required forms and supporting documents. The Department will expect documents that show the child’s identity, age, relationship to the sponsoring relative, and why the child is considered orphaned under the visa rules. If any documents are not in English, certified translations are usually needed.
在澳洲的擔保親屬可能需要完成與擔保相關的文件，並提供其在澳洲身分的證據。Department 也可能要求文件，顯示孩子將住在哪裡，以及抵達後由誰負責照顧孩子。
遞交申請後，Department 可能會發出補充資料要求。這些要求通常有期限。回覆通常需要完整、與原申請一致，並以文件支持，而不只是非正式說明。
可能需要進行健康檢查。視子女的情況及其曾居住地而定，也可能會要求提供無犯罪紀錄或其他背景文件，特別是在部門需要更多身分或照護安排背景資訊時。
如果簽證獲批，它就是永久簽證。由於這通常是境外簽證，子女在獲批時通常身在澳洲境外。
常見問題#
One common problem is incomplete evidence about the parents. The Department does not usually accept broad statements such as "the parents are not around" without records that support what happened. Death certificates, court records, hospital records, police documents, custody documents or other official material may be needed, depending on the situation.
Another frequent problem is weak evidence of the relationship to the Australian relative. Birth certificates, family registers and other civil documents need to line up clearly across generations. If names are spelled differently across documents, or dates of birth do not match, the Department may ask questions or delay the case while identity is clarified.
Guardianship and consent issues also cause delays. A visa application for a child often involves legal responsibility questions, including who currently has custody and whether another person’s consent is required for the child to migrate. If those arrangements are unclear, or if overseas court orders are missing, the application can stall.
文件過期是另一個實務問題。護照、無犯罪證明、體檢和某些民事文件，在漫長的審理期間可能過期或失效。如果發生這種情況，部門可能要求提供新的文件，這會增加額外時間和費用。
Not telling the Department about a change of address is a simple mistake that can become serious. If letters, requests or deadline notices go to an old address or email, the application can be delayed or even decided on the information already on file. Contact details need to stay current throughout the process.
翻譯經常造成問題。該部門通常要求非英文文件提供清晰副本和妥善的英文翻譯。翻譯品質差、缺頁、掃描被裁切，以及印章無法辨識，都可能導致要求補交替代文件。
Some applicants also assume that lodging a visa application automatically gives travel or work rights in Australia. For offshore child visas, that assumption can be especially risky. A bridging visa, where one exists in a different context, does not necessarily carry the same rights as the substantive visa it relates to, and conditions can be very different.
Finally, inconsistency across forms, statements and records is a common reason for scrutiny. Small differences about who cared for the child, when a parent died, or where the child has lived can raise questions. A careful application usually checks that all dates, names and family details match across every document.
常見問題#
什麼是 Orphan Relative visa subclass 117？#
Orphan Relative visa (subclass 117) 是一種永久家庭簽證，適用於 18 歲以下、在澳洲有親屬的孤兒親屬。它屬於家庭移民計劃，category partner，stream Other family。
它通常用於身在澳洲境外、需要符合資格的澳洲親屬擔保的子女。Department 會把該子女的家庭情況和照顧安排作為申請的一部分進行評估。
117 孤兒親屬簽證是永久性的嗎？#
是的。subclass 117 如果獲批，就是永久簽證。
永久簽證可允許在澳洲持續居留，但是否核發仍取決於主管機關是否確認已符合所有法律要求。在作出任何決定前，申請程序可能涉及詳細審查。
子女可以在澳洲境內申請 117 類別簽證嗎？#
這個簽證一般屬於境外簽證。這通常表示，申請遞交時以及 Department 作出決定時，子女都在澳洲境外。
遞交地點和核發地點在簽證處理中很重要。現行 Department 指示和表格說明了申請當時這是如何運作的。
Orphan Relative visa 的政府費用是多少？#
此簽證所列的政府 Visa Application Charge 為主申請人 $3,075。該費用支付給 Department of Home Affairs。
移民代理或律師可能會就其工作收取另外的專業費。政府費用本身不論由誰遞交申請都一樣，而且費用會按指數調整，通常在 1 July 變更。
Orphan Relative visa 通常需要哪些文件？#
The Department commonly asks for identity documents, proof of age, documents showing the family relationship to the Australian relative, and evidence about the parents’ death, disappearance or permanent inability to care for the child. Guardianship, custody and consent documents may also be important.
確切文件需求會因個案和國家而異。如果文件不是英文，通常需要英文翻譯，且所有紀錄都需要清楚且一致。
關於此頁面。 這是關於 Orphan Relative visa (subclass 117) 如何運作的一般資訊。這不是 immigration assistance（移民協助），也不是針對您情況的建議。根據 section 280 of the Migration Act 1958 只有註冊移民代理或澳洲法律執業者才能提供該服務。費用會按指數調整，而且大多數會在 1 July 變更，所以請將任何金額與以下資料核對 immi.homeaffairs.gov.au 在您依賴它之前，並在以下網站查核任何代理的註冊狀態 OMARA（移民代理註冊管理局）名冊.