DEPENDENT CHILD VISA (SUBCLASS 445)
The Dependent Child Visa (Subclass 445) allows a child to move to or stay in Australia until a decision is made on their parent's permanent Partner visa application. The child can travel to and from Australia, work, and study. Once granted, the child must apply to be added to their parent's permanent Partner visa application. They can also enroll in Australia's public healthcare scheme, Medicare.
- Allows the child to reside in Australia while their parent’s permanent Partner visa application is processed.
- Provides travel rights to and from Australia.
- Allows the child to work and study in Australia.
- Requires the child to apply for inclusion in their parent’s permanent Partner visa application.
- Provides eligibility to enroll in Australia’s public healthcare scheme, Medicare.
How long the child can stay:
- The Dependent Child Visa is a temporary visa that starts on the date it is granted. The child can stay until a decision is made on their parent’s permanent Partner visa application or their parent withdraws the application. Extensions to this visa are not possible.
Include other children:
- Siblings of the child must apply for the Dependent Child Visa separately. Dependent children of the child can be included in the application or added at a later stage. Health requirements must be met for dependent children and family members who are not coming to Australia.
Newborn child:
- If a child is born after the visa application is submitted, specific procedures need to be followed. Further information can be obtained regarding the child’s status.
Apply from:
- The child can apply for the visa from within or outside Australia.
Travel:
- While the visa is valid, the child can travel to and from Australia as often as desired. Time spent outside Australia does not extend the visa duration.
The visa fee for the main applicant is AUD 3,055. There is an additional charge for each dependent child included in the application.
No specific conditions are attached to the Dependent Child Visa (Subclass 445).
The processing time for this visa ranges from 5 to 10 months.
For Applicant:
- The child must be dependent on a parent holding a Partner (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 309), Partner Visa (Subclass 820), or Dependent Child Visa (Subclass 445).
- Upon receiving the Dependent Child Visa, the child must apply to be added to their parent’s permanent Partner visa application.
- If the child is in Australia, they cannot hold another visa with a ‘No further stay’ condition.
- The child may be eligible for Australian citizenship by descent if born outside Australia to an Australian citizen parent.
For Sponsor:
- The sponsor must have sponsored the parent’s Partner visa application.
- Sponsorship must be approved by the Department of Home Affairs. Approval may not be granted if the sponsor or their partner has been charged or convicted of offences involving children.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, once granted the Dependent Child Visa (Subclass 445), the child must apply to be added to their parent’s permanent Partner visa application.
Yes, the child has the freedom to travel to and from Australia as often as desired while the visa is valid.
In certain circumstances, if the child was born outside Australia and one of their parents was an Australian citizen at the time of their birth, they may be eligible for Australian citizenship by descent.
The sponsorship approval might be affected if the sponsor or their partner has been charged or convicted of offences involving children.
The processing time for this visa is typically between 5 to 10 months.
Currently, there are no frequently asked questions available for the Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114).