# Dependent Child > visa-445 — as in force on 2026-06-01 — F2026C00497 · Compilation No. 287 — https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026C00497/latest/text Subclass 445—Dependent Child 445.1—Interpretation 445.111 For this Part, the parent of an applicant is a visa-holding parent if he or she holds any of the following visas: (a) Subclass 309 (Spouse (Provisional)); (aa) Subclass 309 (Partner (Provisional)); (b) Subclass 310 (Interdependency (Provisional)); (c) Subclass 445 (Dependent Child); (d) Subclass 820 (Spouse); (da) Subclass 820 (Partner); (e) Subclass 826 (Interdependency). Note: For dependent child, see regulation 1.03. 445.2—Primary criteria 445.21—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application 445.211 The applicant: (a) is a dependent child of a visa-holding parent; and (b) is sponsored by the nominator or sponsor of the visa-holding parent. 445.22—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision 445.221 The parent of the applicant continues to be a visa-holding parent. 445.222 The applicant continues to be a dependent child of the visa-holding parent. 445.223 (1) The applicant meets the requirements of subclause (2), (3) or (4). (2) The applicant meets the requirements of this subclause if he or she continues to be sponsored by the nominator or sponsor of the visa-holding parent. (3) The applicant meets the requirements of this subclause if: (a) either: (i) the nominator or sponsor of the visa-holding parent has died; or (ii) the relationship between the visa-holding parent and his or her nominator or sponsor has ceased, and either: (A) the visa-holding parent has requested consideration under provisions relating to family violence in Subclass 100 or 801; or (B) the visa-holding parent has requested consideration under provisions relating to parental arrangements for a child in Subclass 100 or 801; and (b) the applicant is sponsored by the visa-holding parent. (4) The applicant meets the requirements of this subclause if: (a) the applicant is a dependent child of a parent holding a Subclass 445 visa; and (b) the circumstances mentioned in subparagraph (3)(a)(i), or sub-subparagraph (3)(a)(ii)(A) or (B) apply; and (c) the applicant is sponsored by the person who is required to satisfy the primary criteria in Subclass 100 or 801. Note: For special provisions relating to family violence, see Division 1.5. 445.224 The sponsorship mentioned in clause 445.223 has been approved by the Minister and is still in force. Note: Regulation 1.20KB limits the Minister’s discretion to approve sponsorships. 445.225 The applicant: (a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4007, 4009, 4020 and 4021; and (b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019. 445.226 If the applicant has not turned 18, public interest criteria 4017 and 4018 are satisfied in relation to the applicant. 445.227 (1) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is an applicant for a Subclass 445 visa is a person who: (a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4007, 4009 and 4020; and (b) if the person had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019. (2) Each member of the family unit of the applicant who is not an applicant for a Subclass 445 visa is a person who: (a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003 and 4004; and (b) satisfies public interest criteria 4007, unless the Minister is satisfied that it would be unreasonable to require the person to undergo assessment in relation to that criterion. 445.228 If a person (the additional applicant): (a) is a member of the family unit of the applicant; and (b) has not turned 18; and (c) made a combined application with the applicant— public interest criteria 4015 and 4016 are satisfied in relation to the additional applicant. 445.3—Secondary criteria Note: These criteria must be satisfied by applicants who are dependent children of, and who have made a combined application with, the person who satisfies the primary criteria. 445.31—Criteria to be satisfied at time of application 445.311 The applicant is a dependent child of, and made a combined application with, the person who satisfies the primary criteria for a Subclass 445 visa. 445.312 The sponsorship mentioned in paragraph 445.211(b) for the person who satisfies the primary criteria also includes sponsorship of the applicant. 445.32—Criteria to be satisfied at time of decision 445.321 The applicant continues to be a dependent child of the person who, having satisfied the primary criteria, is the holder of a Subclass 445 visa. 445.322 The sponsorship mentioned in clause 445.223 for the person who satisfies the primary criteria also includes sponsorship of the applicant. 445.323 The sponsorship mentioned in clause 445.322 has been approved by the Minister and is still in force. 445.324 The applicant: (a) satisfies public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4007, 4009, 4020 and 4021; and (b) if the applicant had turned 18 at the time of application—satisfies public interest criterion 4019. 445.325 If the applicant has not turned 18, public interest criteria 4017 and 4018 are satisfied, in relation to the applicant. 445.4—Circumstances applicable to grant 445.411 The applicant may be in or outside Australia at the time of grant, but not in immigration clearance. 445.5—When a visa is in effect 445.511 Temporary visa permitting the holder to travel to, enter and remain in Australia within the visa period of the Extended Eligibility (Temporary) (Class TK) visa, Partner (Provisional) (Class UF) visa or Partner (Temporary) (Class UK) visa held by the person on whom the applicant is dependent. 445.6—Conditions: Nil.