Subclass 445
Dependent Child visa
A temporary visa for a dependent child to join or stay with a parent who holds a temporary Partner visa, while the parent's permanent Partner visa is processed.
Overview
With this visa you can
- Move to or stay in Australia while the parent's application is processed
- Travel to and from Australia
- Work and study in Australia
Requirements
The official page lists these main requirements. Each stream adds its own.
- Be a dependent child of the parent who holds the temporary Partner visa
- Be sponsored by that parent's sponsor
Documents & forms
The official page lists the documents to provide with an application. Open the documents list on Home Affairs.
Forms often used with this visa
- Form 918: Application for a Subclass 445 (Temporary) Visa by a Dependent Child — Application for a subclass 445 visa by a dependent child.
- Form 1002: Application by a Subclass 445 Dependent Child for a Permanent Partner Visa — For a subclass 445 dependent child applying for a permanent partner visa.
- Form 1229: Consent to Grant an Australian Visa to a Child Under the Age of 18 Years — Consent to grant a visa to a child under 18 where a non-migrating parent must consent.
- Form 80: Personal Particulars for Assessment Including Character Assessment — Personal particulars and character — commonly requested by the department.
- Form 956: Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person — If you appoint a registered migration agent or legal practitioner.
- Form 1022: Notification of Changes in Circumstances — To notify a change in circumstances after lodgement.
The official page lists the documents each application requires.
Preparation checklist: a printable list of common steps and documents, each linked to its official source.
Published processing times and charges
Official processing times
Home Affairs publishes how long it took to decide past applications: the time within which 25, 50, 75 and 90 per cent were decided. Each stream keeps its own reporting period.
YourVisaSite compares this list with the Home Affairs processing times on a regular schedule. Our copy last changed on 21 October 2026. The source reports 12 October 2026 for this version; this is separate from our check date. A successful check does not independently verify every underlying fact. The official source remains the authority; open it before you rely on an entry.
| 25% of applications | 50% | 75% | 90% | Reporting period ended | Source published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 months | 25 months | 29 months | 32 months | 31 August 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs, CC BY 3.0 Australia with source-specific exclusions (Australian Government Department of Home Affairs, CC BY 3.0 Australia with source-specific exclusions). Past decisions only; not a prediction for any application. Current official processing times ↗
Processing times for this visa, by stream, with the reporting period.
Visa application charge
| Application | Main applicant | Each additional applicant 18 or over | Each additional applicant under 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
All applicationsOfficial conditions and notesNote Siblings who apply for these visas will normally need to lodge separate application forms and each pay a base application charge. In other words, each sibling will lodge an application and pay a base application charge in their own right. If any of the siblings has eligible members of their own family unit (such as dependent children or dependent siblings) they include in their application, then these family members will be required to pay the applicable additional applicant charge. 'Additional Applicant' refers to an eligible member of the applicant's family unit. 'Additional Applicant' does not refer to a sibling of the applicant, unless that sibling is a dependent of the applicant. People who apply for a Partner visa and who hold a Dependent Child visa (subclass 445) are eligible for a nil visa application charge for the Partner visa. get_app Go to visa page | $4,040 | $2,020 | $1,015 |
YourVisaSite compares this list with the Home Affairs price list on a regular schedule. Our copy last changed on 21 October 2026. A successful check does not independently verify every underlying fact. The official source remains the authority; open it before you rely on an entry. Other costs, such as health checks or a second instalment, may apply, and government charges are separate from any professional fee. Current official pricing ↗
Updates & sources
Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs. This summary was written from the official page on 20 October 2026.
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