Rules that determine whether there is a valid application for the Department to consider.
Visa application charges
Charge
Amount
Main applicant
Nil[item 1301(2)(a)][reg 2.12C]
Additional applicant 18+
Nil[item 1301(2)(a)][reg 2.12C]
Additional applicant under 18
Nil[item 1301(2)(a)][reg 2.12C]
Application and grant location
Item
Rule
Application lodged
In Australia, not in immigration clearance
[item 1301(3)(b)]
Visa held at application
Situation
Requirement
Standard pending substantive visa pathway
The applicant held a substantive visa when the onshore substantive visa application was made, and that application has not been finally determined.
[item 1301(3)(c)]
Family members
Item
Requirement
Combined application
Family unit members can combine their BVA application with the main applicant's application.
[item 1301(3)(g)]