Dependent Child Visa (445)

This visa allows partner visa applicants who are currently in Australia to have their biological children from a previous relationship join them in Australia. Once the child is in Australia on the 445 visa, they are able to be added to the permanent partner visa of the parent.

Applicant

As the visa applicant, you must:

• be the child of your parent sponsor
• be single (i.e. not married, engaged or in a de facto relationship)
• be under 25 years old at the time that your application is lodged
• if you are between 18 and 24 years old, you must be a full-time student AND financially dependent upon your sponsor, OR you must have a disability that prevents you from working
• be outside Australia at the time of application.

Parent Sponsor

The parent who is sponsoring your visa application must:

• be in Australia
• be in a relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident or  eligible New Zealand citizen
• be the holder of a  Partner (Provisional) Visa (309) or a  Partner Temporary Visa (820)

At the current time, Child visa applications cannot be lodged via ImmiAccount and must be lodged as a paper application. The documents required for a Dependent Child Visa (445) can be grouped under the following categories:

Forms

Some forms such as a Form 80, sponsorship form and Form 956A may be required in addition to the paper visa application

Identity and other documents

These documents would include birth certificate, passport, national ID, evidence of name changes, proof of address and evidence of any previous relationships etc. 

Other documents

These documents would include:

• documents to demonstrate the parental relationship with your sponsoring parent
• evidence of residence status of your sponsoring parent
• evidence of your enrolment in full-time study (if between the age of 18 and 224 years)
• evidence that you are financially dependent on your sponsoring parent.

As at 1 July 2024, the Home Affairs fees for this visa are as below:

• primary applicant – A$ 3,140
• dependent over 18 years of age – A$ 1,570
• dependent under 18 years of age – A$ 790

In addition, there will be fees associated with undertaking health examination and obtaining police clearance (if required).

Assure Visa fees for visa 445 are listed on our  Fees Page.