Form 40SP: partner visa sponsorship
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Who completes Form 40SP?
The partner who is sponsoring the applicant. Sponsorship history is assessed, including any earlier sponsorships, and so is character, including any criminal conviction.
How is it lodged?
Online by the sponsor through ImmiAccount. The sponsor needs their own account. See how to create an ImmiAccount.
What does it ask?
- The sponsor's personal details.
- Relationship history with the applicant.
- Sponsorship history.
- Character.
Keep it consistent with Form 47SP
The sponsor's answers should match the applicant's Form 47SP, so it helps to prepare both together.
Common mistakes
- Details that do not match the applicant's form.
- Leaving out earlier sponsorships.
- Not declaring criminal history, including minor offences.
- Too little supporting documentation.
Errors can mean delays, requests for more information or refusal, so correct them promptly. For the visa itself, see the partner visa guide.
FAQ
Who can be a sponsor?
An Australian citizen, a permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
Is Form 40SP the applicant's form?
No. The applicant uses Form 47SP.