Dependent Child Visa
This visa is a temporary visa that s temporary visa can be applied for and granted both in and outside Australia.
What Is A Dependent Child Visa?
It is intended for the dependent child (who was not included in the same application) of parent who is currently holding a Subclass 309 or a Subclass 820 visa. The holder of the dependent child visa can later on seek to be added into the parent’s permanent visa application (being Subclass 100 or 801)
What Is The Application Process?
There are 2 main applications to the Partner Visa:
Stage 1: Sponsorship Application
‘Sponsorship’ is a fundamental concept underpinning Family Migration. The sponsor undertakes to ensure that their family member is supported during their initial settlement in Australia and hence does not become a charge on the wider Australian community.
The applicant usually is be sponsored by the same person who sponsored the visa-holding parent for their Partner visa application.
However new sponsorship can be lodged should any of the following situations happen:
However new sponsorship can be lodged should any of the following situations happen:
- the original sponsor has died or
- the relationship between the visa-holding parent and the sponsor has broken down, and the visa-holding parent is seeking to be granted a permanent Partner visa on the basis of :
- family violence
- shared parental responsibility (that is, custody) of a child in Australia.
Stage 2: Visa Application
A visa applicant must:
- meet the health and character test
- sponsored by a parent who holds certain visa in Australia
- Does not have a member of family unit unless exception applies
- Meet the dependency requirements
What are the common mistakes?
The visa application charge will not usually be refunded if your application is refused or withdrawn. Therefore, you should not apply for this unless you believe you are likely to be successful.
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Depending on your circumstances, there are a number of visas you may consider. Click on the following types of Partner Visas to find out more information.
ONSHORE (SUBCLASS 820/801)
You lodge both the provisional and permanent visa as one application and pay one application fee.
OFFSHORE (SUBCLASS 309/100)
You lodge both the provisional and permanent visa as one application and pay one visa application fee.
PROSPECTIVE MARRIAGE (SUBCLASS 300)
If you intend to get married outside of Australia or within a short period of time then this visa may not be for you.
DEPENDENT CHILD (SUBCLASS 445)
It is intended for the dependent child (who was not included in the same application) of parent who is currently holding a Subclass 309 or a Subclass 820 visa.