DEPENDENT CHILD – OFFSHORE (SUBCLASS 445)
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The Dependent Child (445) visa enables the child of a parent who is currently holding a temporary Partner visa to join them in Australia. The visa also allows children of individuals already holding a Dependent Child visa to enter and remain in the country while a permanent Partner visa application is considered. In both cases, a sponsor is required, and the sponsor must be the same person who has sponsored the child’s parent. Read on to find out more.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN OFFSHORE (445)…
- The parent of the child must hold either a temporary partner visa (309 or 820) or hold a dependent child visa.
- The child must be below 18 years of age, in most cases. If the applicant is over 18, they must be dependent financially on the parent holding either of the visas mentioned above or unable to work due to physical or mental illness, as recommended by the Australian authorities.
- The child must be sponsored by the same person who provided sponsorship to the parent as mentioned above.
- The child must be unmarried.
- The child must not hold any visa with a ‘no further stay’ condition attached.
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WITH THIS VISA, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO…
- Stay indefinitely within Australia.
- Enjoy the right to work and study within Australia.
- Enroll in the Medicare program of Australia, which will give you insurance protection for healthcare-related expenses.
- Begin an application for full citizenship.
- Sponsor relatives who are eligible for a permanent residence permit.
- Travel to and from Australia for up to five years following the issue date of your visa. After this time a new visa must be applied for.
WITH THIS VISA, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO…
- Expect that your citizenship application will be automatically granted.
- Return to Australia after the initial five-year period is completed, if you have left the country and wish to return after the initial five-year period has expired. To legally enter Australia after the completion of this period, you must have another valid visa. This will depend on the length of time spent outside of Australia and the length of time spent in Australia within the 5-year period.
BEFORE YOUR APPLICATION BEGINS…
- Examine your own circumstances. Waiting lists on this kind of visa are incredibly long, sometimes up to 30 years. If you are eligible for a Contributory Aged Parent visa (permanent – 864; temporary – 884), this could prove to be a speedier option.
- Check that your passport will be valid and up-to-date when you begin your application.
- Check to see if you have been granted a Tourist 676 or 600 visa through ministerial intervention in the past. If you have, get in touch with us to discuss your options.
Due to the variable nature of visa costs, it is advisable to contact us directly to learn about the latest pricing details. For all other inquiries or to get your visa application started, contact us.
