Australian visa forms: which one do I need?
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Looking for another form? See the full list of all forms.
Common forms
| Form | What it is for (as stated) | Page |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | Character assessment particulars | Form 80 |
| 956 | Appoint a migration agent | Form 956 |
| 956A | Appoint an authorised recipient | Form 956 |
| 1221 | Additional personal particulars | Form 1221 |
| 47SP | Partner visa application (applicant) | Form 47SP |
| 40SP | Partner visa sponsorship (sponsor) | Form 40SP |
| 1229 | Consent to grant a visa to a child under 18 | Form 1229 |
| 929 | Change of address and/or passport details (status disputed) | Form 929 |
| 1022 | Notification of changes in circumstances | Form 1022 |
How do I get the right version?
Use only the Home Affairs site. A form from another site could be a scam. See visa scams.
FAQ
Do I need a form for every visa?
No. Many are online. See how to create an ImmiAccount.
Are forms free?
Forms are not the application fee. See costs.
Can an agent fill them?
Yes, registered agents can. See migration agents.
Which form reports a change after I apply?
Form 1022, or Update details in ImmiAccount. See Form 1022.
In this section
- All Australian visa formsA full list of Australian immigration forms by category, with form numbers and names, so you can find the right form quickly.
- Form 1022: notification of changes in circumstancesForm 1022 tells Home Affairs about changes after you apply, like a new address, passport or relationship. When to use it and how it works.
- Form 1221: additional personal particularsForm 1221 collects extra personal details for a visa application. Who has to complete it, what it asks and how to fill it in correctly.
- Form 1229: consent for a child under 18Form 1229 records a parent's consent for a child under 18 to get an Australian visa. When it's needed, who signs and what evidence helps.
- Form 40SP: partner visa sponsorshipForm 40SP is the sponsor's form for an Australian partner visa. Who can sponsor, how it's lodged, what it asks and common mistakes to avoid.
- Form 47SP: partner visa applicationForm 47SP is the applicant's form for an Australian partner visa. Who completes it, how it's lodged, what it asks and the mistakes to avoid.
- Form 80: personal particulars for character assessmentWhat Form 80 is, when Home Affairs asks for it, the 10-year address and work history it needs and the mistakes that cause delays.
- Form 929: change of address or passport detailsForm 929 is no longer a current form. Here's how to update your address, contact details and passport details with Home Affairs instead.
- Form 956 and Form 956AForm 956 appoints a registered migration agent or lawyer and 956A appoints someone to receive your mail. How each one works and how to lodge it.