Why Apply for Australia Dependent Visa?

• Live and work in Australia legally as a dependent of a skilled worker, student, or permanent resident.
• Over 120,000 partners and family dependents granted visas to Australia in 2023–24 under various migration streams.
• Access to Australia’s world-class healthcare and education systems if eligible under your visa subclass.
• Pathway to permanent residency when accompanying a PR holder or applying under partner visa streams.
• Stay connected with your loved ones and enjoy Australia’s high quality of life, safety, and cultural diversity.

What is a Dependent visa in Australia?

A dependent visa in Australia allows immediate family members, such as a spouse, partner, or child, to join or accompany a primary visa holder, such as a skilled worker, student, or permanent resident. This visa helps families stay together while the main applicant lives, works, or studies in Australia. Depending on the visa subclass, dependents may also be allowed to work or study. Each visa type has specific eligibility and documentation requirements.

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Australia Dependent Visa Types

Australia offers several dependent visa options that allow family members to accompany or join a primary visa holder. The visa type depends on the main applicant’s visa category and the nature of the relationship.

Here are the main types of Australia Dependent Visas:

Category	Visa Subclass	Visa Name
Partner and Spouse Visas	820 / 801	Partner Visa (Onshore)
Partner and Spouse Visas	309 / 100	Partner Visa (Offshore)
Partner and Spouse Visas	300	Prospective Marriage Visa
Child and Dependent Child Visas	445	Dependent Child Visa
Child and Dependent Child Visas	101 / 802	Child Visa
Child and Dependent Child Visas	117 / 837	Orphan Relative Visa
Other Family Visas	114 / 838	Aged Dependent Relative Visa
Other Family Visas	116 / 836	Carer Visa
Visa Holder Dependent Entrants	482 (Subsequent Entrant)	Temporary Skill Shortage Dependent Visa
Visa Holder Dependent Entrants	491 (Subsequent Entrant)	Skilled Regional Dependent Visa
Visa Holder Dependent Entrants	500 (Dependent)	Student Dependent Visa

• Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801 or 309/100): For spouses or de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.
• Student Dependent Visa (Subclass 500 – Dependent): For spouses or children of international students studying in Australia.
• Temporary Skill Shortage Dependent Visa (Subclass 482 – Dependent): For family members of skilled workers sponsored by an Australian employer.
• Skilled Regional Visa Dependent (Subclass 491 – Dependent): For dependents of regional skilled workers.
• Permanent Residency Dependent Visa: For partners or children included in a PR application under family or skilled migration streams.

Benefits of applying for an Australian Dependent Visa

The benefits of applying for an Australian Dependent visa are as follows:

• Live in Australia legally with your partner, parent, or sponsor who holds an eligible visa.
• Work or study rights may be granted depending on the primary visa holder’s subclass (e.g., skilled or student visa).
• Access to healthcare and education through Medicare (if eligible under certain visa types or when holding PR).
• Pathway to permanent residency for dependents of PR applicants or visa holders eligible to transition to PR.
• Stay with your family and enjoy the high quality of life, safety, and multicultural environment in Australia.

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Eligibility Criteria for Australia Dependent Visa

To qualify for an Australia Dependent Visa, applicants generally must meet the following criteria:

• Relationship Requirement: Must be the spouse, de facto partner, child, or other eligible dependent family member of the main visa holder.
• Visa Link: The main applicant must hold or be applying for an eligible Australian visa (e.g., Subclass 482, 500, 491, or permanent visa).
• Genuine Relationship: Evidence must show the relationship is genuine and ongoing (e.g., marriage certificate, joint finances, cohabitation documents).
• Health Requirement: Must meet Australia’s health standards (a medical examination may be required).
• Character Requirement: Must provide police clearance certificates to prove good character.
• Age Requirement (for children): Generally, the child must be under 18 years old or a full-time student aged 18–23 who is financially dependent on the main applicant.
• Financial Support: The main visa holder must demonstrate the ability to financially support dependents during their stay.

Documents Required for an Australian Dependent Visa

The list of documents required for an Australian Dependent visa is as follows:

• Valid passport
• Proof of relationship (e.g. marriage or birth certificate)
• Primary applicant’s visa grant details
• Health examination results
• Police clearance certificate(s)
• Financial evidence of support
• Completed Form 919 and/or Form 920 (if applicable)
• Passport-size photographs

Steps to apply for an Australian Dependent Visa

You can follow the below steps to apply for an Australian Dependent visa:

Step 1: Check your eligibility based on the primary visa holder’s subclass and your relationship status.
Step 2: Gather all required documents, including proof of relationship, financial evidence, and health and character documents.
Step 3: Create an ImmiAccount on the official immi.homeaffairs.gov.au website.
Step 4: Complete the appropriate online visa application form for dependents under your applicable visa stream.
Step 5: Attach all required supporting documents and ensure translations are certified (if applicable).
Step 6: Pay the visa application fee using a valid payment method.
Step 7: Submit the application through your ImmiAccount and await confirmation.
Step 8: Attend biometrics and health examinations if instructed.
Step 9: Track your application status via ImmiAccount and respond to any further requests from the Department.

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Australia Dependent Visa Processing Time

The table below has details of the average processing time for different types of Dependent visas in Australia:

Visa Subclass	Average Processing Time
820 / 801	820 (Temporary): 12–29 months
	801 (Permanent): 8–26 months
309 / 100	309 (Temporary): 14 months
	100 (Permanent): 9–20 months
300	11–31 months
445	6–12 months
500 (Dependent)	Varies; typically 4–8 weeks
482 (Dependent)	Varies; typically 4–6 months
491 (Dependent)	Varies; typically 6–9 months
Other Family Visas	Several years (subject to cap)

Australia Dependent Visa Fees

The table below has details of the dependent visa types along with the processing fee for each:

Visa Subclass	Visa Type	Fee (AUD)
820 / 801	Onshore Partner Visa (Temporary + Permanent)	AUD 9,365
309 / 100	Offshore Partner Visa (Temporary + Permanent)	AUD 9,365
300	Prospective Marriage Visa	AUD 9,365
445	Dependent Child Visa	No separate fee
500 (Dependent)	Student Dependent Visa	AUD 1,225 (spouse), AUD 400 (child)

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