Schedule 1 · validity · Valid application
Valid application requirements
Rules that determine whether there is a valid application for the Department to consider.
Visa application charges
| Charge | Amount |
|---|
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Main applicant - Points-tested or Hong Kong stream
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AUD $6,135 (non-Pacific-regional rate; a lower Pacific-regional rate may apply)
[F2026L00874 Sch 3 · item 1137(3), (4J)]
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Additional applicant 18+
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AUD $3,070 (non-Pacific-regional rate; a lower Pacific-regional rate may apply)
[F2026L00874 Sch 3 · item 1137(3), (4J)]
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Additional applicant under 18
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AUD $1,540 (non-Pacific-regional rate; a lower Pacific-regional rate may apply)
[F2026L00874 Sch 3 · item 1137(3), (4J)]
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Application and grant location
| Item | Rule |
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Application lodged
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In or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance
[item 1137(4A)(b)]
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Visa held at application
| Situation | Requirement |
|---|
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Applicant in Australia at lodgement - Points-tested stream
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Substantive visa, BVA, BVB or BVC
[item 1137(4A)(c)]
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Age requirements
| Stream | Requirement |
|---|
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Points-tested
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Under 45 at the time of invitation
[item 1137(4B) item 3]
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Family members
| Item | Requirement |
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Combined application
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Eligible family members can be included in a combined application
[item 1137(4A)(d)]
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