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Subsequent entrant 485 visa
If you have already applied for a 485 visa and did not include family, then you still have the option to include family members with a subsequent entrant visa Here are the key points regarding family members and the 485 subsequent entrant visa application:
- Inclusion of Family Members:
- You have the option to include members of your family unit in your 485 visa application, if they are also with you in Australia when you apply.
- You have the option to include members of your family after you have been granted the 485 Visa. This is known as subsequent visa applications for family members.
- Family members included in the application must also meet the health and character requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs.
- The cost for adding subsequent family members is AUD $880 for family members over 18 who apply before a decision is made on the primary applicants 485 visa. If a family member is under 18, then the cost is AUD $440.
- Subsequent Entrant Application:
- After your 485 visa is granted, your family members who were not included in the initial application can apply to join you in Australia as subsequent entrants.
- The subsequent entrant application process allows your family members to join you in Australia after your visa has been granted.
By including your family members in your 485 visa application or before a decision is made on your 485 visa or through subsequent entrant applications, you can ensure that your family can accompany you during your stay in Australia.