445 Visa Dependent Child (Temporary)

Visa Overview

445 Visa enables the child of a parent who is holding a temporary Partner visa to join them in Australia. This Visa allows the child that is holding a Dependent Child Visa to enter and remain in the country while the application of the Partner Visa is considered. This Visa allows Child below 18 years old to add as a Dependent of the Parents. 

Length of stay: This Visa is for temporary only. The Child’s Visa is valid until the Parent’s temporary or Dependent Visa is valid.

Eligibility and Requirements

Applicant:

• The child must be below 18 years old and if over 18, they should be financially dependent on the parent or unable to work because of physical/mental illness 

• The child must not be married. 

• The child must be dependent on a parent who holds a:

  • Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309)

  • Partner visa (subclass 820)

  • Dependent Child visa (subclass 445)

• The child must apply to be added to their parent's permanent Partner visa application when they have been granted this 445 visa.

• If the child is in Australia, they can't hold another visa that has a ‘No further stay’ condition.

Sponsors:

• Currently residing in Australia with Partner Visa (Subclass 309 or Subclass 820).

• Visa Application should be for the own dependent Children (Sponsor must be the same person of the in process application)

• Australian Citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand Citizen.

• Must have approved Sponsorship from the Department. 

• No Criminal record.

• All debts are paid to the Australian Government, if any. 

Sponsor’s Obligations:

• Should be responsible for the cost to the expenses of the Child to the Australian Government. 

• Make sure that the Child will abide by Visa rules and conditions. 

• Make sure that the child complies to work regulations in case the Child decides to work during the stay in Australia. 

Our Services 

At Think Visa, we are experienced in managing all visa applications under the Dependent child migration category. Our Migration Action Plan will include:

• Assessing your situation and tailor-make a plan that suits your circumstances

• Preparation for the Dependent Child visa

• Full guidance on the documents and statements needed

• Reviewing and lodging your Dependent Child visa applications

• Preparing a legal submission (if required)

• Monitoring your Dependent Child visa application promptly

• Managing your bridging visas (if required)

• Any correspondence with the Department until a decision is made on the application

 We can also provide you with successful strategies depending on your circumstances:

• Previous visa refusals/cancellations

• Tribunal appeals

• Packaged visas to achieve ultimate migration goal

Migration law is complex and is constantly changing. Let Think Visa do the thinking for you!

Other relevant information

Medicare
Dependent
Subclass 309
Subclass 820
Subclass 445