Requirements assessed at the decision or grant stage.
Visa application charges
Charge
Amount
Second instalment - ordinary applicant
AUD $29,130[item 1221(2)(b) item 3]
Second instalment - dependent child scenario
AUD $2,095[item 1221(2)(b) item 1A]
Application and grant location
Item
Rule
Visa granted
Usually outside Australia
[cl 173.411]
Contributory parent newborn child
May be granted in or outside Australia
[cl 173.411]
Family members
Item
Requirement
Parent relationship
Primary applicant must be the parent of a settled Australian citizen, settled permanent resident or settled eligible New Zealand citizen
[cl 173.211][cl 173.221]
Sponsor
A qualifying sponsor is required and must still be in force at decision; sponsor replacement may be possible
[cl 173.322]
Health requirements
Stream
Requirement
Primary applicant
Health, character and other public interest criteria apply, including PIC 4005
[cl 173.227(b)]
Family members
Applicant and non-applicant family members may need health and character checks
[cl 173.227(b)]