dependent child (temporary entry)

From policy: E4.1 Who may be included in an application (Generic temporary entry policy)

E4.1.5 Definition of 'dependent child'

Immigration Regulations 1999 reg 20

1. For the purpose of lodging an application, and despite the definition in section 2 of the Immigration Act 1987, a child is dependent if:
   1. they are aged 17 to 19, and
      • they are single with no child(ren) of their own, and
      • (if included in an application for a visitor visa or visitor's permit or transit visa), they are totally or substantially reliant on the principal applicant and/or the principal applicant's partner for financial support, whether living with them or not, or
      • (if applying for a temporary visa or permit under E4.5) they are totally or substantially reliant on that student or work visa or permit holder for financial support; or
   2. they are aged 16 or younger, and
      • they are single, and
      • (if included in an application for a visitor's visa or visitor's permit or transit visa) they are totally or substantially reliant on the principal applicant and/or the principal applicant's partner for financial support, whether living with them or not, or
      • if applying for a temporary visa or permit under E4.5 they are totally or substantially reliant on that student or work visa or permit holder for financial support.
2. An unmarried child up to 17 years of age is presumed to be dependent unless there is evidence to the contrary.
3. For children aged 17-19 years of age, evidence of actual dependence may be required.

Effective 29/09/2003

dependent child (05/06/2000)

THIS IS NOT A CURRENT DEFINITION

From policy: E4.1 Temporary Entry policy

E4.1.5 Definition of 'dependent child'

Immigration Regulations 1991 regs 20 15

1. For the purpose of lodging an application, and despite the definition in section 2 of the Immigration Act 1987, a child is dependent if they are:
   1. aged 17 to 19, with no child(ren) of their own, and
      • they are single with no child(ren) of their own, and
      • if included in an application for a visitor visa, visitor permit or transit visa, totally or substantially reliant on the principal applicant and/or the principal applicant's spouse or de facto partner for financial support, whether living with them or not, or
      • if applying for a temporary visa or permit in reliance on the provisions at E4.5 (Spouses or de facto partners and dependent children of student or work visa or permit holders) totally or substantially reliant on that student or work visa or permit holder for financial support; or
   2. aged 16 or younger, and
      • single, and
      • if included in an application for a visitor visa, visitor permit or transit visa, totally or substantially reliant on the principal applicant and/or the principal applicant's spouse or de facto partner for financial support, whether living with them or not, or
      • if applying for a temporary visa or permit in reliance on the provisions at E4.5 (Spouses or de facto partners and dependent children of student or work visa or permit holders) totally or substantially reliant on that student or work visa or permit holder for financial support.
2. An unmarried child up to 17 years of age is presumed to be dependent unless there is evidence to the contrary.
3. For children aged 17-19 years of age, evidence of actual dependence may be required.

Effective 05/06/2000

dependent child (26/07/1999)

THIS IS NOT A CURRENT DEFINITION

From policy: E4.1 Temporary Entry policy

E4.1.5 Definition of 'dependent child'

For the purpose of lodging an application, and despite the definition in section 2 of the Immigration Act 1987, a child is dependent if they are:

1. 1. aged 17 to 19, with no child(ren) of their own, and
   2. single, and
   3. if included in an application for a visitor visa, visitor permit or transit visa, totally or substantially reliant on the principal applicant and/or the principal applicant's spouse or de facto partner for financial support, whether living with them or not,or
      
   4. if applying for a temporary visa or permit in reliance on the provisions at E4.5 (Spouses or de facto partners and dependent children of student or work visa or permit holders) totally or substantially reliant on that student or work visa or permit holder for financial support; or
2. 1. aged 16 or younger, and
   2. single, and
   3. if included in an application for a visitor visa, visitor permit or transit visa, totally or substantially reliant on the principal applicant and/or the principal applicant's spouse or de facto partner for financial support, whether living with them or not, or
   4. if applying for a temporary visa or permit in reliance on the provisions at E4.5 (Spouses or de facto partners and dependent children of student or work visa or permit holders) totally or substantially reliant on that student or work visa or permit holder for financial support.
3. Up to 17 years of age, if a child is unmarried it is presumed to be dependent unless there is evidence to the contrary.
4. For children aged 17-19 years of age, evidence of actual dependence may be required.

Effective 26/07/1999