Your child can stay with you in Australia while a temporary visa for your partner is being processed.
👋 What Is This Visa?
If you’re living in Australia on a temporary partner visa (either Subclass 309 or 820), and your child wasn’t added to that application, this visa is for them. It allows your child to:
✅ Join you in Australia
✅ Stay with you while your permanent partner visa is still being processed
✅ Later, it will be added to your permanent visa application
💬 Think of it as a “bridge visa” for your child, so they don’t have to wait overseas while your visa is being finalised.
✅ Who Can Apply?
Your child is eligible for this visa if:
- They’re your child — biological, adopted, or stepchild.
- They’re under 18 OR over 18 but still utterly dependent on you (financially and emotionally).
- You’re on a temporary partner visa (309 or 820).
- You have permission from the other parent to bring the child to Australia.
- Your child is healthy and has no serious criminal history.
🎯 What Immigration Looks For
Before approval, they’ll check the following:
🔹 Is the child genuinely yours?
🔹 Are they still a dependent (if over 18)?
🔹 Are you still waiting on your permanent visa?
🔹 Has the other parent given written consent?
🔹 Does your child pass health and character checks?
🪜 Step-by-Step: How to Apply
Here’s how to apply — friendly and straightforward:
- ✅ Check eligibility – ensure your child meets the requirements.
- 📂 Collect documents – both yours and your child’s.
- 🖥️ Create an ImmiAccount online at the Home Affairs website.
- ✍️ Please fill out the visa form and upload your supporting documents.
- 💳 Pay the fee online (secure payment).
- 🏥 Do health checks if asked.
- 📩 Wait for the result. You’ll be notified via email.
🔄 The Processing takes place 5 to 10 months, so it is usually requested to apply as soon as possible
📋What Documents Are Needed?
Here’s a simple document checklist that you need:
👶 For Your Child
- ✅ passport (clear, in colour)
- ✅ Birth certificate needs to be in English.
- ✅ Passport-size photo
- ✅ If over 18, then prove they rely on you (bank statements, letters)
👨👩👧 For You (the parent)
- ✅ Temporary partner visa grant letter (309 or 820)
- ✅ ID proof (passport, license)
- ✅ Evidence of your relationship with the child (photos, letters, documents)
✍️ Other Documents
- ✅ consent from another parent (Form 1229)
- ✅ Legal custody papers (if needed)
- ✅ Police or health checks (if requested)
💰 How Much is the cost of the Visa?
| Item | Cost (as of 2025) |
|---|---|
| Main visa application | AUD $3,055 |
| Extra child (if included) | About AUD $765 each |
| Medical checks & translations | Additionally, if needed |
💡 Check the official website constantly to keep updated with changes
🕐 How Long Will It Take to Process?
📅 Typically, around 5 to 10 months, but sometimes it can be quicker, depending on the case.
💵 Do I Need to Show How Much Money I Have?
Not officially. But immigration wants to see that you can:
- Support your child’s living costs
- Cover school, health, or travel needs
- Show some financial stability (bank statements or payslips help)
💬 No huge bank balance is needed — just enough to show you’re capable of supporting them.
🌟 What Your Child Can Do on This Visa
✅ Live with you in Australia
✅ Go to school or study
✅ Travel in and out of the country
✅ Be included in your permanent visa application later
⚠️ Things to Be Aware Of
| ⚠️ Limitation | What It Means |
|---|---|
| It’s only temporary | Doesn’t lead to PR unless added to yours |
| No automatic work rights | Especially if under 18 or studying |
| No Centrelink or welfare | You’ll need to cover all living costs |
| The child must be linked to your visa | If your visa is refused, there may be too |
🖥️ Where to Get Help & Apply
| 📌 Contact / Resource | What It’s For |
|---|---|
| immi.homeaffairs.gov.au | Main immigration website |
| ImmiAccount | Create and submit a visa application |
| VisasAdviser.com | Connect with a Trusted Immigration Consultant |
| +91 8744852222; info@VisasAdviser.com | Contact Details |
❓ Most Commonly Asked Questions
Q: Can my child apply from inside Australia?
❌ No. This visa must be applied for from outside Australia.
Q: Can I include more than one child in the same application?
✅ Yes. Please note that an additional fee applies for each child.
Q: What if the other parent disagrees?
⚠️ You’ll need legal custody or a court order. Immigration won’t approve without proper consent.
Q: What happens after I get my permanent visa?
➡️ You can then add your child to your Subclass 100 or 801 visa.
💡 Final Tips from Experts
✔ Start the application early. Don’t wait until your permanent visa is almost approved.
✔ Obtain the other parent’s consent as early as possible. This often delays things the most.
✔ Double-check your documents. A slight mistake can slow things down.✔ If things are complex (e.g. custody issues), it’s worth talking to a migration agent.
For more information and Guidance
Connect to a Trusted Immigration Consultant Services: Visas Abroad