Dependent Child visa 445
Lets a child join a parent who holds a temporary partner visa.
In force
Who it is for
A dependent child of a parent who holds a temporary partner visa (309 or 820) or is waiting on the permanent stage.
Main requirements
- Dependent child of the temporary partner visa holder.
- Health and character.
Where you apply from
In or outside Australia.
Your journey, step by step
From the first enquiry to the decision and after, with how a registered migration agent helps at each step. No step promises an outcome.
- First enquiry
You tell us your current visa, where you are, your family and any past refusals or cancellations.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent identifies your current visa, its conditions and expiry, and any early risk. - Check the better option
Where possible include children in the original partner application.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent checks whether the child can be included instead. - Service agreement
Before any personal advice or preparation, you receive a written service agreement and the OMARA Consumer Guide.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent sets out the work, the fee and the refund policy in writing. No money is taken for visa work before the agreement is signed. - Lodge
Lodge with relationship evidence.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent prepares the application. - Grant
The child can later get the permanent stage with the parent, at nil charge.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent plans the permanent stage.
Government charges from 1 July 2026
Paid to the Department of Home Affairs, not to us.
| Applicant or item | Charge (A$) |
|---|---|
| Main applicant | A$4,040 |
| Family member 18 or over | A$2,020 |
| Family member under 18 | A$1,015 |
Check every charge in the Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator.
Processing times
Home Affairs Global visa processing times, updated 29 September 2026 (applications finalised to 31 August 2026). Read 22 October 2026. A guide only, not a promise.
| Dependent Child | 50% in 25 months, 90% in 32 months |
|---|
Common refusal reasons
- Dependency not shown.
- Health or character.
Document checklist
Tick items as you gather them. Your ticks stay on this device only.
- Application
Recent and upcoming changes
No recent changes are listed for this visa. Check the Home Affairs page for the latest information.
Talk it through before you apply.
The first 15 minutes are free and general. Personal advice starts after a written service agreement.
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice for your situation. Rules and charges change; check the official sources before you act.