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Immigration Act 2009

Visas - Visas generally - General rules relating to visas

59: Applications by minors

You could also call this:

“Rules for visa applications from people under 18 who aren't married”

If you are under 18 years old and not married or in a civil union, you can apply for a visa. However, the Minister or an immigration officer might say no to your application if they think your parent or guardian hasn’t agreed to you applying. This means that if you want to apply for a visa, it’s important to make sure your parent or guardian knows about it and agrees to it.

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Immigration and citizenship > Visas
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Part 3 Visas
Visas generally: General rules relating to visas

59Applications by minors

  1. Where an application for a visa is made by or for a person under 18 years of age who is not married or in a civil union, the Minister or an immigration officer may decline the application if the Minister or immigration officer is not satisfied that any parent or guardian of the person consents to the making of the application.

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