Applying for this Visa
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These pages provide information to help you understand and apply for this visa. Before applying for this visa, applicants and/or sponsors should also read the Partner Migration information booklet.
See: Booklet 1 Partner Migration (235KB PDF file)
If the child is in Australia when their application is lodged:
- the application must be lodged in Australia
- the child must be in Australia when the visa is granted.
If the child is outside Australia when their application is lodged:
- the application must be lodged outside Australia
- the child must be outside Australia when the visa is granted.
Application charge
There is an application charge for this visa. This will usually not be refunded if the application is unsuccessful, or if the application is withdrawn after it has been lodged.
Only one application charge is payable if dependents of the child are included in the application, or siblings apply together, at the same time and place.
See: Fees & Charges
Other costs
In addition to the application charge the applicant will need to pay for any health examinations. The applicant may also be required to pay a charge for obtaining police checks. This charge varies from country to country. When the applicant is required to obtain their own police checks, they are personally responsible for all arrangements. There may be other costs associated with the application, such as translating documents into English.
Application checklist
The Application Checklist details the information and supporting documents that must be provided with the visa application.
See: Application
Checklist Dependent Child Visa Checklist (43KB PDF file)
Application forms
The table below provides details of the forms required for this visa application.
| Who completes | Form details |
|---|---|
The child and their sponsor
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See: Form 918 Application for a Subclass 445 (Temporary) Visa by a Dependent Child (403KB PDF file) |
Application for permanent visa
If this visa is granted, the child must lodge a separate application for the same permanent visa as their parent, before a decision is made on the parent's permanent visa application.
See: Form 1002 Application to add a dependent child to a partner visa application (subclass 445 visa holder only) (225KB PDF file)
Information to help you prepare your application
Information about certifying and translating documents, communicating with the department, using a migration agent, authorising another person to receive information from the department, and receiving assistance with your application.
See: Information to Help You Prepare Your Application
How and where to lodge your application
The appropriate application forms, together with all necessary supporting documentation and application charges, must be lodged.
See: How and Where to Lodge an Application
This visa application can be lodged in or outside Australia. If the child is in Australia when the application is lodged, the child must be in Australia at the time of visa grant. If the child is outside Australia when the application is lodged, the child must be outside Australia at the time of visa grant.
After you lodge your application
Information about what happens after you have lodged an application.
See: After You Lodge Your Application
More information
If you have read all of the available information for this visa and you still require assistance.
See: More Information