Australia•OceaniaVaries
3,235 AUD
Temporarily, until the parent's permanent Partner visa application is decided
No
Not Required
Allowed
Available
Not Required
Join a family member on an eligible primary visa in Australia.
The Australian Dependent Child visa (subclass 445) is a temporary visa for dependent children of a parent holding a temporary Partner visa (subclass 309 or 820). The child must be under 18, or if older, financially dependent and under 23, single, and meet health and character requirements.
The visa lasts until the parent's permanent Partner visa is decided, and provides work and study rights in Australia. The child must be sponsored by the same sponsor as the parent. Once the parent's permanent visa is granted, the child can apply separately for permanent status via Form 1002.
This visa is ideal for dependent children of Partner visa applicants who need temporary lawful status in Australia while their parent awaits a permanent visa decision.
Must be a dependent child of a parent who holds a temporary Partner visa (subclass 309 or 820)
Must be sponsored by the same person who sponsored or nominated the parent's Partner visa application
Must be under 18 years of age, or if over 18, financially dependent on the parent (and under 23, unless incapacitated)
Must be single (not married, engaged, or in a de facto relationship)
Must meet health and character requirements
Education
none or higher
Valid passport showing photo and personal details
Form 918 (Application for a subclass 445 visa by a dependent child)
Proof of relationship to the parent (e.g., birth certificate, adoption certificate)
4 recent passport-size photographs of the child
Form 1229 (Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under 18, if applicable)
Form 47a (Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 or over, if applicable)
Evidence of financial dependence (for children aged 18 or over)
Police clearance certificates (for applicants aged 16 or over)
Health examination reports
| 918 | — |
| 918 Application for a subclass 445 (temporary) visa by a dependent child | — |
| 1002 | — |
| 1002 Application by a subclass 445 dependent child for a permanent partner visa | — |
| 1002 | Fill online |
| 918 | Fill online |
| 918 Application for a subclass 445 (temporary) visa by a dependent child | — |
| 1002 | — |
| 1002 Application by a subclass 445 dependent child for a permanent partner visa | — |
| 1002 | Fill online |
| 918 | Fill online |
| 918 Application for a subclass 445 (temporary) visa by a dependent child | — |
| 1002 | — |
| 1002 Application by a subclass 445 dependent child for a permanent partner visa | — |
| 1002 | Fill online |
| 918 | Fill online |
| Application Steps | Step 1. Before you apply: Check the child's passport is valid and determine if someone is acting on … | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Dependent Visa | Dependents allowed, spouse can work | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Fee Breakdown | Base application charge: 3235 AUD | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Fees | AUD 3,235 | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Forms | Form 918 | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Forms · 1002 · description | Application by a subclass 445 dependent child for a permanent partner visa | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Forms · 1002 · name | 1002 | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Forms · 1002 · url | https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1002.pdf | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
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