Dependent Child (Subclass 445) visa
In broad terms only, the Dependent Child visa (also known as the Subclass 445 visa) is for the child of a parent where they were not included on the parent’s application for a temporary Partner visa, that visa has already been granted, and a decision has not yet been made on the parent’s permanent Partner visa application. For other visa options for children, please refer to this page.
Target Market
- it is intended for the dependent child of a visa-holding parent in circumstances where:
- the child was not included on the parent’s application for a temporary Partner visa (Subclass 309 or Subclass 820);
- that temporary Partner visa has already been granted to, and is still held by, the parent;
- a decision has not yet been made on the parent’s permanent Partner (Subclass 100 and 801) visa application;
- once granted, the Dependent Child visa (also known as the Subclass 445 visa) holder will need to be added to their parent’s permanent Partner visa application