Requirements assessed at the decision or grant stage.
Visa application charges
Charge
Amount
Second instalment - direct pathway
AUD $43,600[item 1130(2)(b) item 8]
Second instalment - after Subclass 173
AUD $19,420[item 1130(2)(b) item 1]
Application and grant location
Item
Rule
Visa granted - direct pathway
Usually outside Australia
[cl 143.411]
Visa granted - 173 or substituted 600 pathway
May be in or outside Australia if the pathway criteria are met
[cl 143.411]
Family members
Item
Requirement
Parent relationship
Primary applicant must usually be the parent of a settled Australian citizen, settled permanent resident or settled eligible New Zealand citizen
[cl 143.211][cl 143.221]
Sponsor
A qualifying sponsor is required and must still be in force at decision; sponsor replacement may be possible
[cl 143.222]
Assurance of Support
Required before grant
[cl 143.228]
Health requirements
Stream
Requirement
Direct pathway
Health criteria generally include PIC 4005
[cl 143.225][cl 143.324][cl 143.330(4)]
173 or substituted 600 pathway
Health settings may differ and must be checked against the pathway used
[cl 143.225][cl 143.324][cl 143.226]
Family members
Applicant and non-applicant family members may need health and character checks
[cl 143.330(4)]