The child must apply to be added to the parent’s permanent partner visa application when they have been granted a 445 visa
Note: the child may be eligible for citizen by decent if one of their parents was an Australian citizen at the time of the child’s birth and therefore don’t need
Best interest of the child
The Department of Home Affairs declares the right to refuse the visa if they find it is not in the best interest of the child. Sponsorship of the child must be approved for the protection of the child
445 Visa Cost
From AUD2,710
Additional costs: You might also have to pay other costs for each applicant for health checks, police certificates and biometrics.
445 Visa Length of stay
This is visa is a temporary visa, until The Department of Home Affairs makes a decision regarding their parents’ visa.
445 Visa Processing time
As of January 2022, the published average processing times are as follows:
75% of applications: 7 months
90% of applications: 14 months
445 Visa obligations
The child must obey all Australian laws
Following the grant of this visa the child must be added to the parents’ permanent residency visa
Not get married or enter a de-facto relationship before the grant of this visa
Inform the department if anything changes. This includes changes to your relationship status, the birth of a child and any changes to personal details such as phone number, email address or passport
Following a decision on the parent’s permanent partner visa, if granted, the child can enrol in Australia’s public healthcare scheme (Medicare)
Note: the 1002 form must be submitted before a decision is made on the parent’s permanent partner visa, or the child will no longer be in Australia lawfully
445 Visa sponsor obligations
As the sponsor and parent, you are obligated to financially support your child, you are responsible for the cost to the Australian government of the child living in Australia