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Application for a parent
to migrate to Australia
Form
47PA
Department of Home Affairs
The Department of Home Affairs (the Department)
acknowledges that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
are the traditional custodians of the Australian land.
Life in Australia – Australian values
The Australian Government encourages people to gain an
understanding of Australia, its people and their way of life, before
applying for a visa to live in Australia.
This includes understanding that the English language, as the
national language, is an important unifying element of Australian
society. Australian society is also united through the following
shared values:
• respect for the freedom and dignity of the individual;
• freedom of religion;
• commitment to the rule of law;
• Parliamentary democracy;
• equality of men and women;
• a spirit of egalitarianism that embraces mutual respect,
tolerance, fair play and compassion for those in need and
pursuit of the public good;
• equality of opportunity for individuals, regardless of their race,
religion or ethnic background.
The Life in Australia booklet provides more information on the
values that Australians share and their way of life. This booklet is
available in a wide range of languages and can be obtained from
www.homeaffairs.gov.au
You must have read the Life in Australia booklet before
completing this application form. If you have difficulty, or are
unable to read the booklet, you may have the content of it
explained to you, for example, by a friend or relative. This form
contains a statement, that you must sign, that confirms you
understand and will respect the values of Australian society (as
explained in the booklet) and will obey the laws of Australia. This
includes acknowledging what would be required if you later
applied for Australian citizenship.
This statement must also be signed by each person aged 18 years
or over, who is included in this form.
About this form
Important – Please read this information carefully before you
complete your application. Once you have completed your
application we strongly advise that you keep a copy for your
records.
Do not use this form if you have already been granted a
temporary Contributory Parent visa and you are applying for
the corresponding permanent Contributory Parent visa. You
must use form 47PT Application for migration to Australia
by a Contributory Parent (Temporary) or Contributory Aged
Parent (Temporary) visa holder.
Integrity of application
The Department is committed to maintaining the integrity of the
visa and citizenship programs. In relation to this application, if
you or a member of your family unit:
• provide, or have provided in a previous application, bogus
documents, or false or misleading information; and/or
• fail to satisfy, or have failed to satisfy in a previous application,
the Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Immigration
and Border Protection of your or their identity;
this visa application may be refused and you, and any members
of your family unit, may become unable to be granted a visa for
specified period of time, as set out in migration legislation.
If documents are found to be fraudulent or information to be
incorrect after the grant of a visa, the visa may subsequently be
cancelled.
Making a valid application
To make a valid application for a parent visa, you should:
• use this form;
• indicate the correct class of visa in Part A of the application;
• withdraw any existing parent visa application that has not been
decided by the Department by completing the declaration to
withdraw at Part B of the application;
• provide the address of where you intend to live while your
application is being processed. Failure to give your residential
address in this application will result in your application being
invalid. A post office box address will not be accepted as your
residential address;
• complete the form in English;
• answer all questions truthfully;
• provide supporting documents where necessary;
• attach a completed form 40 Sponsorship for Migration to
Australia (with documentation), which has been completed by
your sponsor (Note: If you are applying for a parent visa as a
retiree, you can apply without having form 40 completed.);
• attach evidence of payment of the first instalment of the
Visa Application Charge (VAC)
; and
• send your application to the appropriate office
(see ‘Lodging your visa application’ on page 2).
If you provide incorrect information or documents, this
may affect whether or not you are granted a visa, or
whether or not your visa is subsequently cancelled.
Read the notes on each question. If a question is not applicable
write ‘N/A’. Any changes or corrections you make must be
initialled and dated by each person who signs the form. If you
use the page provided in the form (Part M – Additional
information) or any other sheets of paper for additional
information, each sheet must also be signed and dated by all
persons who sign the form.
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Supporting documents
The documents you must provide are listed in Part Q – Checklist
of your application. Enclose all documents with your application.
You may be asked to provide other documents during processing.
‘Certified copies’ of documents mean copies authorised or
stamped as being true copies of originals by a person or agency
recognised by the law of your country. In Australia, they must be
certified by a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner for
Declarations or by a person before whom a statutory declaration
may be made. All documents not in English must be accompanied
by a certified English translation of the original. You may be asked
to provide the originals of your documents at a later stage. Do not
provide originals unless you are asked.
Lodging your visa application
It is important that this application, a completed form 40
Sponsorship for migration to Australia, all relevant
documentation and evidence of payment of the first instalment
of the VAC are submitted at the same time.
All parent visa applications must be lodged with the Parent Visa
Centre (PVC) by mail or courier.
This is regardless of whether or not you are in Australia or
outside Australia at the time. Offshore visa applicants are
encouraged to forward all documentation to their sponsor for
them to send the visa application to the PVC at the following
addresses:
By mail:
PVC
Locked Bag 7
NORTHBRIDGE WA 6865
By courier:
PVC
Wellington Central
Ground Floor
836 Wellington Street
WEST PERTH WA 6005
AUSTRALIA
Note: Neither the PVC nor the Department’s West Australian
state office in Perth can accept applications over the counter.
Important information about privacy
Your personal information is protected by law, including the
Privacy Act 1988. Important information about the collection,
use and disclosure (to other agencies and third parties, including
overseas entities) of your personal information, including
sensitive information, is contained in form 1442i Privacy notice.
Form 1442i is available from the Department’s website
www.homeaffairs.gov.au/allforms/ or offices of the
Department. You should ensure that you read and understand
form 1442i before completing this form.
Visa Application Charge
Refer to Part P – Payment details of this form to calculate the
correct charge.
Refer to www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/visa/fees for a
complete and current list of applicable fees and charges.
Fees and charges may be subject to change at any time and this
may increase the cost of a visa application.
Generally, Visa Application Charges are reviewed on 1 July each
year, and the exchange rates used to calculate the amount payable
in a foreign country are updated on 1 January and 1 July each year.
If you do not pay the full first instalment of the Visa Application
Charge amount, your visa application will not be valid.
Charges are generally not refundable, even if the application is
withdrawn or refused.
Method of payment
Payment information, including any applicable surcharges, is
available at www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/visa/fees/how-to-
pay-for-an-application
Make your payment electronically through the ‘My Payments’
section of ImmiAccount, at
www.homeaffairs.gov.au/immiaccount
Lodge your application within 30 days of making your payment
online.
Health
All applicants for permanent and some temporary visas including
the main applicant and any members of the family unit must be
assessed against the health requirement.
In addition, in certain circumstances, family members who are
not applying for the visa will be assessed against the health
requirement. Further information about the health requirement
is available on the Department’s website
www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/visa/heal/meeting-the-health-
requirement/health-examinations
Note: Applicants may have already undertaken a health
assessment for their visa. However, the Department reserves the
right to request additional health examinations as part of this visa
application process.
Immigration assistance
A person gives immigration assistance to you if he or she uses, or
claims to use, his or her knowledge or experience in migration
procedure to assist you with your visa application, request for
ministerial intervention, cancellation review application,
sponsorship or nomination.
In Australia a person may only lawfully give immigration
assistance if he or she is a registered migration agent or is an
exempt person under section 280 of the Migration Act 1958.
Only registered migration agents may receive a fee or reward for
providing immigration assistance.
If an unregistered person, who is not an exempt person, gives
you immigration assistance they are committing a criminal
offence and may be prosecuted.
Migration agents in Australia
Migration agents in Australia must be registered with the Office
of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (Office of the
MARA) unless they are exempt from registration.
Migration agents outside Australia
Migration agents who operate outside Australia do not have to be
registered. The Department may give some overseas agents an
ID number. This number does not mean that they are registered.
Note: Some Australian registered migration agents operate
overseas.
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Migration agent information
A migration agent is someone who can:
• advise you on the visa that may best suit you;
• tell you the documents you need to submit with your
application;
• help you fill in the application and submit it; and
• communicate with the Department on your behalf.
If you appoint a migration agent, the Department will assume
that your migration agent will be your authorised recipient,
unless you indicate otherwise.
Your migration agent will be the person with whom the
Department will discuss your application and from whom it will
seek further information when required.
You are not required to use a migration agent. However, if you
use a migration agent, the Department encourages you to use a
registered migration agent. Registered agents are bound by the
Migration Agents Code of Conduct, which requires them to act
professionally in their clients’ lawful best interests.
Information on migration agents, including a list of registered
migration agents, is available on the Office of the MARA website
www.mara.gov.au
You can also access information about migration agents on the
Department’s website www.homeaffairs.gov.au
Exempt persons
The following people do not have to be a registered migration
agent in order to provide immigration assistance, but they must
not charge a fee for their service:
• a close family member (spouse, de facto partner, child, parent,
brother or sister);
• a member of parliament or their staff;
• an official whose duties include providing immigration
assistance (eg. a Legal Aid provider);
• a member of a diplomatic mission, consular post or
international organisation.
Appointing a migration agent/exempt person
To appoint a registered migration agent/exempt person you
should complete Part O – Options for receiving written
communications.
Your migration agent/exempt person should complete form 956
Advice by a registered migration agent/exempt person of
providing immigration assistance.
Form 956 is available from the Department’s website
www.homeaffairs.gov.au/allforms/
Options for receiving written communications
If you do not appoint a migration agent/exempt person you may
still authorise another person, in writing, to receive written
communications on your behalf. This person is called the
authorised recipient.
Authorised recipient information
All written communication about your application will be sent to
your authorised recipient, unless you indicate that you wish to
have health and/or character information sent directly to you.
The Department will communicate with the most recently
appointed authorised recipient as you may only appoint one
authorised recipient at any time for a particular application.
You will be taken to have received any documents sent to that
person as if they had been sent to you.
To appoint an authorised recipient you should complete:
• Part O – Options for receiving written communications; and
• form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised
recipient.
Note: Registered migration agents/exempt persons do not need
to complete form 956A.
Form 956A is available from the Department’s website
www.homeaffairs.gov.au/allforms/
Consent to communicate electronically
The Department may use a range of means to communicate with
you. However, electronic means such as fax or email will only be
used if you indicate your agreement to receiving communication
in this way.
To process your application the Department may need to
communicate with you about sensitive information, for example,
health, police checks, financial viability and personal
relationships. Electronic communications, unless adequately
encrypted, are not secure and may be viewed by others or
interfered with.
If you agree to the Department communicating with you by
electronic means, the details you provide will only be used by the
Department for the purpose for which you have provided them,
unless there is a legal obligation or necessity to use them for
another purpose, or you have consented to use for another
purpose. They will not be added to any mailing list.
The Australian Government accepts no responsibility for the
security or integrity of any information sent to the Department
over the internet or by other electronic means.
If you authorise another person to receive documents on your
behalf and they wish to be contacted electronically, their
signature is required on form 956 or 956A to indicate their
consent to this form of communication.
Note: Electronic communication is the fastest means of
communication available and the Department prefers to
communicate electronically because this results in faster
processing.
Home page
www.homeaffairs.gov.au
General
enquiry line
Telephone 131 881 during business hours
in Australia to speak to an operator (recorded
information available outside these hours).
If you are outside Australia, please contact
your nearest Australian mission.
If you are applying for a parent visa as a retiree,
further information is available (see page 4)
If you are applying for a parent visa (not as a retiree),
further information is available (see pages 4–6)
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If you are applying for a parent visa
(not as a retiree)
General information on parent visas
Detailed information on parent visas is available on the
Department’s website
www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/brin/pare
It is important that you thoroughly read the information so you
can decide whether or not you are eligible to apply and be
granted a parent visa. For example:
• you must be a parent of a child who is an Australian citizen,
Australia permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen;
• at the time your application is lodged your child must be
settled in Australia (in most cases, resident for at least 2 years)
and must sponsor you;
• you must pass the Balance of Family test (see page 5);
• you must meet health and character requirements;
• as well as providing evidence of paying the first instalment
of the VAC when you lodge your application and meeting
the requirements listed above, you will need to pay a second
instalment of the VAC (second VAC);
• if you are applying for any permanent parent visa, you will also
be required to provide an acceptable Assurance of Support
and provide evidence of payment of an Assurance of Support
bond before a visa can be granted;
• if you are applying for any parent visa that has the word
‘aged’ in the title, then the main applicant must meet the age
requirement (see page 5).
Parent visa options
The type of parent visa you apply for is an important choice for
you. Therefore, please ensure that you apply for the parent visa
that is most appropriate for your personal circumstances.
Parent visas are divided into 2 categories:
• Parent category (subclasses 103 and 804); and
• Contributory Parent category (subclasses 143, 173, 864 and 884).
The Australian Government allocates only a limited number of
parent visa places each year as part of the annual Migration Program.
All parent visa applicants will wait in a queue before a visa decision.
There are comparatively more places available in the Contributory
Parent category. Applicants can generally expect their applications
to be finalised in less time than a Parent category visa applicant.
Processing times for Parent category visas and Contributory
Parent category visas can vary depending on demand and annual
migration planning levels.
To avoid unnecessary delays you should ensure that your
application form is complete and all relevant supporting
documentation is submitted at the time of lodgement.
For information on current processing times see the Department’s
website www.homeaffairs.gov.au
Contributory Parent category visas have a substantially higher
second VAC and a higher Assurance of Support bond payment
and period.
To check the amount of the Contributory Parent Second VAC,
refer to the Department’s website
www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/visa/fees or check with the
nearest office of the Department.
If you are applying for a parent visa as a retiree
General information on parent visas as a retiree
Detailed information on parent visas is available on the
Department’s website www.homeaffairs.gov.au
It is important that you thoroughly read the information so you can
decide whether you are eligible to apply and be granted a parent visa.
The Australian Government allocates only a limited number of
places to retirees as part of the annual Migration Program.
A ‘retiree’ is a person who:
• on 8 May 2018 either held an Investor Retirement (subclass 405)
visa or a Retirement (subclass 410) visa, or the last substantive
visa held was an Investor Retirement (subclass 405) visa or a
Retirement (subclass 410) visa; and
• has not held any other type of substantive visa since 8 May 2018
until the date of this application.
A ‘substantive’ visa is any visa that allows the visa holder to
remain temporarily in Australia other than a bridging visa, a
criminal justice or enforcement visa.
‘Partner’ means your spouse or de facto partner.
A retiree must be in Australia to apply for a Parent (subclass 103)
or Contributory Parent (subclass 143) visa.
Parent visa options as a retiree
Parent
(Class AX – Migrant) (subclass 103)
Contributory Parent
(Class CA – Migrant) (subclass 143)
If you are applying for a parent visa as a retiree:
• you can include your partner, if you have one, in your parent
visa application, however that person must also be a retiree;
• your (and your partner’s) children cannot be included in your
parent visa application;
• you (and your partner) must be in Australia at time of
lodgement of a Parent (subclass 103) or Contributory Parent
(subclass 143) visa;
• you (and your partner) can be in or outside Australia, but not in
immigration clearance, when the parent visa is granted;
• you do not have to meet the Balance of Family test or have an
Assurance of Support or sponsor;
• you (and your partner) are expected to maintain adequate
arrangements for health insurance for the purpose of your stay
in Australia, until you are granted a parent visa.
Contributory Parent visas have a substantially higher second VAC
and a shorter processing time than a parent visa. To check the
amount of the Contributory Parent second VAC, refer to the
Department’s website www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/visa/fees
or check with the nearest office of the Department.
Including family members in your application
In your visa application you will be asked for information about
each member of your family unit (such as your partner and your
children). Your children and your partner’s children are not
able to migrate with you, however you must complete
their details as applicable at Part G, Part H and Part J in
the application form.
You should ensure that you read and understand form 1496i
Including family members in your application, before completing
this form. Form 1496i is available from the Department’s website
www.homeaffairs.gov.au/allforms/ or offices of the Department.
Note: If you have members of your family unit who are 18 years
of age or over, please obtain form 47A Details of child or other
dependent family member aged 18 years or over. A form 47A
must be completed for each member of your family unit 18 years
of age or over, whether or not that person is migrating.
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Offshore visas
Parent
(Class AX – Migrant) (subclass 103)
Contributory Parent
(Class CA – Migrant) (subclass 143)
For holders of a temporary Contributory Parent (subclass 173)
visa you can be in or outside Australia when the visa is granted
and you must use form 47PT to apply for a Contributory Parent
(subclass 143) visa.
Contributory Parent
(Class UT – Temporary) (subclass 173)
If you are usually living outside of Australia then you will be
applying for an offshore visa. This means that, if you meet the
criteria for an offshore visa, you (and all persons included in the
application) will need to be outside of Australia for the visa to be
granted.
Onshore visas
Aged Parent
(Class BP – Residence) (subclass 804)
Contributory Aged Parent
(Class DG – Residence) (subclass 864)
Contributory Aged Parent
(Class UU – Temporary) (subclass 884)
If you are living in Australia you may be eligible to apply for an
onshore visa. However, you must check whether there are any
legal restrictions on your being able to apply while in Australia. If
successful in meeting the criteria for an onshore visa, you (and all
persons included in the application) will need to be physically in
Australia for the onshore visa to be granted.
Legal restrictions
Your choice of whether you apply for an offshore or onshore visa
may also be affected by migration law. For example, if you usually
live outside Australia and are visiting your child in Australia, then
the visitor visa that allowed your entry into Australia may have a
condition attached (such as an 8503 ‘No Further Stay’ condition)
that would prevent you from lodging a valid parent visa
application while you are physically in Australia.
Another example of a legal restriction is if, since your arrival in
Australia, you have been refused the grant of a visa or your visa
has been cancelled, then you may be unable to lodge another
visa application while you are physically in Australia.
Balance of Family (BoF) test
The Balance of Family test requires that either:
• at least half of your children are eligible children; or
• the number of eligible children is greater than the greatest
number of ineligible children who are usually resident in a
particular overseas country.
An eligible child is an:
• Australian citizen; or
• Australian permanent resident who is usually resident in
Australia; or
• eligible New Zealand citizen who is usually resident in Australia.
The BoF test is designed as an objective test to measure your
family links to Australia compared to your family links elsewhere.
The nature of the parent and child relationship is not assessed.
The BoF test is a legal requirement for the grant of visa and
cannot be waived for individual cases, even under compelling or
compassionate circumstances.
Age requirement
Your age will help you determine which visa you should apply for.
Parents of any age can apply for the offshore parent visa
subclasses but they must be outside Australia at the time the visa
is granted. Age restrictions apply to all onshore parent visa
subclasses. You must be of an age where you are eligible for an
age pension in Australia. This is currently between 65 and 67 years
of age, depending on your date of birth. Detailed information is
available on the Department of Social Services’ website
www.dss.gov.au/seniors/benefits-payments/age-pension
Who the form covers
The application form covers a family unit, the members of which
are the main applicant and, if applicable, partner and other
members of their family unit who will be usually migrating with
the main applicant.
The application form must also be used by members of a family
unit who do not hold temporary Contributory Parent category
visas but where the main applicant is the holder of a temporary
Contributory Parent category visa.
If you are in Australia and applying for an onshore visa, you
cannot include any members of your family unit who are outside
Australia at the time you lodge your application, as migrating with
you in this application.
Similarly, if you are outside Australia and applying for an offshore
visa, you cannot include any members of your family unit who
are in Australia at the time you lodge your application, as
migrating with you in this application.
Where the main applicant holds a Contributory Parent
(Class UT – Temporary) (subclass 173) visa
A temporary subclass 173 visa holder who is in Australia can apply
for a permanent Contributory Parent (Class CA – Migrant) (subclass
143) in Australia. A member of their family unit may be included in
the application or added to the existing application at a later date,
provided they meet location and eligibility requirements.
Family unit members completing this form should answer all
questions and submit their application with form 47PT
completed by the main applicant.
Including family members in your application
In your visa application you will be asked for information about
each member of your family unit (such as your partner or
children) even if they do not intend to migrate with you.
Information about which family members are considered to be a
‘member of your family unit’ for migration purposes is available
by referring to form 1496i Including family members in your
application. Form 1496i is available from the Department’s
website www.homeaffairs.gov.au/allforms/ or offices of the
Department. You should ensure that you read and understand
form 1496i before completing this form.
‘Partner’ means your spouse or de facto partner.
Note: If you have members of your family unit who are 18 years
of age or over, please obtain form 47A Details of child or other
dependent family member aged 18 years or over. A form 47A
must be completed for each member of your family unit 18 years
of age or over, whether or not that person is migrating.
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Parental responsibility (custody) requirement (for a child
under 18 years of age)
The Department will seek to ensure that allowing a child to
migrate is not in contravention of Australia’s international
obligations in relation to the prevention of child abduction. If
your application includes a child under 18 years of age and the
child’s other parent is not migrating with you or there is any
other person who has the legal right to determine where the
child can live, permission for the child to migrate to Australia
must be obtained from that person. This must be in the form of
either a completed form 1229 Consent to grant an Australian
visa to a child under the age if 18 years or a statutory
declaration. Alternatively, the parental responsibility (custody)
requirement will be satisfied if the sponsoring parent is in
possession of a valid court order in relation to the child which
permits them to permanently remove the child from the child’s
home country, or has a valid Australian child order issued by the
Family Court in Australia and the grant of the visa would be
consistent with that order.
Waiting period for social security payments
You should talk to your sponsor and research the cost of living
in Australia, and consider not only your choice of visa, but
whether or not living in Australia is the most suitable option.
Migrants to Australia are expected to support themselves and
their immediate family members from their own resources and
from the support they receive from sponsors.
Financial planning is particularly important since all migrants to
Australia must wait 10 years as a permanent resident or citizen
before they are eligible to apply for an Australian age or disability
pension.
Applicants for a parent visa should also consider that, after grant
of a permanent parent visa, there is up to a 4 year waiting period
for certain Australian Government welfare payments, including
unemployment benefits and family payments, for most newly
arrived migrants:
• if offshore, after their first entry on the visa into Australia; or
• if onshore, from the date of visa grant.
More about newly arrived residents’ waiting periods is available at
www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/enablers/newly-
arrived-residents-waiting-period.
Furthermore, while they are awaiting a decision on their visa, if
they come from a country that does not have a reciprocal health
care agreement with Australia, and they are not covered by
Medicare, parents will need to take out private health or travel
insurance to cover medical expenses for the whole period prior
to visa grant.
Assurance of Support
Another financial consideration is the Assurance of Support
(AoS) and AoS bond that is provided by an assurer. This is a
mandatory requirement for all permanent parent visas and can
not be waived (but is not a requirement for the temporary
Contributory Parent visas). Although requested by the
Department, an AoS is managed by the Australian Government
Department of Human Services (Human Services) and the
assurance must be lodged with and approved by, and the AoS
bond paid to, Human Services.
The AoS is a legal commitment undertaken by the assurer to
repay the Australian Government certain welfare payments,
including unemployment benefits and family payments made by
Human Services to persons granted a parent visa.
Depending on the AoS period for the parent visa and regardless
of circumstances, any payment of certain welfare payments that
are paid to a parent migrant during the relevant period must be
repaid to Human Services by the person who provides an AoS.
For Parent category visa holders, this period is up to 4 years and,
for Contributory Parent category visa holders, this period is
10 years even if the person becomes an Australian citizen.
Refer to Human Services for details of repayable welfare
payments at www.humanservices.gov.au
An assurer need not be your sponsor. An assurer can be any
person aged 18 years or older who is an Australian citizen or
Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Furthermore, an assurance may be provided jointly by up to
3 persons.
The AoS start date commences on the date a person first enters
Australia on their parent migrant visa or on the date the person
in Australia was granted their permanent residence parent visa.
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Application for a parent
to migrate to Australia
Form
47PA
Department of Home Affairs
Part A – Application overview
1 For which parent visa class are you applying?
TICK ONLY ONE BOX BELOW
Please check with the Department or your sponsor, migration agent, or
your authorised recipient if you are uncertain about the visa for which
you are applying.
Offshore
Parent (Class AX – Migrant) (subclass 103)
Contributory Parent (Class CA – Migrant) (subclass 143)
Contributory Parent (Class UT – Temporary) (subclass 173)
Offshore visa applicants
Note: Parents of any age may apply for one of the following visas:
• Parent (Class AX – Migrant) (subclass 103);
• Contributory Parent (Class CA – Migrant) (subclass 143); or
• Contributory Parent (Class UT – Temporary) (subclass 173) visa,
but they must be outside Australia when the visa is granted*. Usually,
persons making such applications are outside Australia at the time of
application.
However, offshore visa applicants may lodge an application while they
are in Australia unless they are legally prevented from doing so under
migration legislation. For example, persons will be prevented from
applying while they are in Australia if they have a ‘No Further Stay’
condition attached to the visa that they hold at time of application.
Parents who have had a previous application refused while they are
in Australia may also be prevented from applying in Australia.
* Holders of a temporary Contributory Parent (subclass 173) visa can
be in or outside Australia when the visa is granted and should use
form 47PT to apply for a Contributory Parent (subclass 143) visa.
OR
Onshore
Aged Parent (Class BP – Residence) (subclass 804)
Contributory Aged Parent (Class DG – Residence) (subclass 864)
Contributory Parent (Class UU – Temporary) (subclass 884)
Onshore visa applicants
Note: The primary applicant must meet the age requirement
(see page 5). Aged Parents may apply for one of the following visas:
• Aged Parent (Class BP – Residence) (subclass 804);
• Contributory Aged Parent (Class DG – Residence) (subclass 864); or
• Contributory Aged Parent (Class UU – Temporary) (subclass 884),
only if they are in Australia at time of lodgement. Applicants must be in
Australia when the visa is granted.
Persons will be prevented from applying while they are in Australia if
they have a ‘No Further Stay’ condition attached to the visa that they
hold at time of application.
Parents who have had a previous application refused while they are
in Australia may also be prevented from applying in Australia.
OR
Parent visas as a retiree
Parent (Class AX – Migrant) (subclass 103)
Contributory Parent (Class CA – Migrant) (subclass 143)
Parent visa applicants who are retirees
Note: The primary applicant (and partner) must be a retiree to apply
for one of the following visas::
• Parent (Class AX – Migrant) (subclass 103); or
• Contributory Parent (Class CA – Migrant) (subclass 143),
and must be in Australia at time of lodgement.
Retirees can be in or outside Australia when the visa is granted
.
2 How many people (including the main applicant) are included in this
application for migration?
Adults
Children
Note: You cannot include in this application for migration any family
unit members who are outside Australia if you are making an
application for an:
• Aged Parent (Class BP – Residence) (subclass 804);
• Contributory Aged Parent (Class DG – Residence) (subclass 864); or
• Contributory Aged Parent (Class UU – Temporary) (subclass 884)
visa.
Note: If you are applying for a parent visa as a retiree, you cannot
include children in this parent visa application.
3 Main applicant’s details
Full name (as shown in your passport or travel document)
Family name
Given names
Date of birth
Day Month Year
Please open this form using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Either type (in English) in the fields provided or print this form and complete it (in English) using a pen and BLOCK LETTERS. Tick where applicable
3
This form is the approved form for those persons who wish to apply to migrate to, or to remain permanently in Australia and either:
• has a child or children in Australia who live in Australia as an Australian Citizen or an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen; or
• is a retiree who on 8 May 2018 either held an Investor Retirement (subclass 405) visa or a Retirement (subclass 410) visa, or the last substantive visa
held was an Investor Retirement (subclass 405) visa or a Retirement (subclass 410) visa, and has not held any other type of substantive visa since
8 May 2018 until the date of this application.
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Part B – Withdrawal of parent visa
application (applicants aged 18 years
and over)
4
Note: To make a valid application for another parent visa for which
you are applying on this form, you must withdraw all other parent
visa applications lodged with the Department.
Before another parent visa can be granted, any other parent visa
application that is subject to review or review proceedings must also be
withdrawn or finalised. This other parent visa application would be in
relation to the review of a decision (to refuse the grant of a parent visa)
by one of the following review bodies:
• the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT); or
• the courts.
However, before you withdraw your review application, if you are in
Australia, you should consider that you may have to leave Australia in
order to make a valid application for another parent visa.
If there are any review-related issues in relation to the parent visa
application you are now making, see the Department’s website
www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/brin/pare or contact the Parent Visa
Centre in Perth.
Declaration to withdraw
(Please include the class or classes of parent visa where required)
• On this application form, I am making an application for a class
parent visa.
• I understand that, to make a valid application for this class of parent
visa, if I have other parent visa applications lodged with the Department:
– a decision to grant or to refuse to grant those other visa
applications must have been made; or
– the applications for those other parent visas have been
withdrawn.
• I have previously made an application for the following parent visa
class(es):
There has been no decision made by the Department on those
applications.
• I hereby withdraw those previous parent visa applications.
• I also understand that there is no guarantee that this parent visa
application will result in the grant of a visa.
Signature of
main applicant
-
Name (in print)
Date
Day Month Year
Note: In addition to yourself, each member of your family unit who was
included in your other parent visa application(s) should also sign (with full
name printed under the signature) and date the request to withdraw the
other parent visa application(s) that is/are with the Department. This is
because these members of your family unit are also counted as being
parent visa applicants.
However, if there is a member of your family who does not wish
to withdraw their other parent visa application(s) and therefore
is not being included in this form as a person applying with you
for this class of parent visa, then that family unit member must
not sign below.
Signature
-
Name (in print)
Date
Day Month Year
Signature
-
Name (in print)
Date
Day Month Year
Signature
-
Name (in print)
Date
Day Month Year
Signature
-
Name (in print)
Date
Day Month Year
Part C – Sponsor’s details
If you are applying for a parent visa as a retiree, you can apply
without having a sponsor, go to Part D
5 If you are NOT applying for a parent visa as a retiree, please provide
details of the person who will sponsor you and any family unit members
included in this application.
Family name
Given names
Date of birth
Day Month Year
Note: Your sponsor must complete form 40 Sponsorship for migration
to Australia. You should lodge the completed form 40 at the same
time as you lodge this application, along with all documentation, and
evidence of payment of the Visa Application Charge.
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Part D – Processing details
6 Are you in Australia at the time of lodging this application?
Note: If you are applying for a parent visa as a retiree, you (and your partner
if applicable) must be in Australia at time of lodging this application.
No
Yes
7 Are you and any other person included in this application, applying for a
parent visa as a retiree?
Note: If you are applying for a parent visa as a retiree, you can only
include your partner in this visa application and, that person must also
be a retiree.
No
Yes
8 Are you or any person included in this application currently awaiting a
decision on another visa application? (other than any parent application
withdrawn at Part B on this form)
No
Yes
Give details
1. Family name
Given names
Class of visa applied for
2. Family name
Given names
Class of visa applied for
3. Family name
Given names
Class of visa applied for
4. Family name
Given names
Class of visa applied for
9 Have you or any person included in this application ever had a visa
cancelled?
No
Yes
Give details
If insufficient space, give details at Part M – Additional information
10
Have you or any other person included in this application ever been
refused an entry permit or visa in Australia?
No
Yes
Give details
If insufficient space, give details at Part M – Additional information
11 Have you or any other person included in this application held, or
currently hold a Bridging E visa?
No
Yes
12
Are you or any person included in this application currently in immigration
detention or any other custody?
No
Yes
Give details
If insufficient space, give details at Part M – Additional information
13 Have you or any member of your family unit (migrating with you or not)
previously been to Australia, held or currently hold a visa for travel to
Australia?
No
Unsure
Yes
Give details (if known)
1. Full name
Purpose of stay in Australia
Date of arrival
Day Month Year
Date of departure
Visa number
V <
2. Full name
Purpose of stay in Australia
Date of arrival
Day Month Year
Date of departure
Visa number
V <
3. Full name
Purpose of stay in Australia
Date of arrival
Day Month Year
Date of departure
Visa number
V <
4. Full name
Purpose of stay in Australia
Date of arrival
Day Month Year
Date of departure
Visa number
V <
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Part E – Your details
14 Main applicant’s full name
(as shown in your passport or travel document)
Family name
Given names
Note: The main applicant’s full name must be the same as Question 3.
15 Name in your own language or script (if applicable)
16 Name in Chinese Commercial Code Numbers (if applicable)
17 Have you been known by any other names?
(including name at birth, previous married names, aliases)
No
Yes
Give details and provide supporting evidence eg. birth
certificate/marriage certificate
Family name
Given names
18 Sex Male
Female
Indeterminate / Intersex / Unspecified
19 Date of birth
Day Month Year
Note: The main applicant’s date of birth must be the same as Question 3.
20 Place of birth
Town/city
Country
21 Details from your passport
Passport number
Country of passport
Date of issue
Day Month Year
Date of expiry
Issuing authority/place of issue as shown in your passport
22 Details of identity card or identity number issued to you by your
government (if applicable) eg. National identity card.
Note: If you are the holder of multiple identity numbers because you are
a citizen of more than one country, you need to enter the identity
number on the card from the country that you live in.
Identity number
Country of issue
23 Of which countries are you a citizen?
24 Country of current residence
25 Relationship status
Married
Day Month Year
Engaged
Date of intended marriage
De facto
Date relationship began
Separated
Divorced
Widowed
Never married or
been in a de facto
relationship
Go to Question 27
26 Will your partner be migrating with you?
No
Reason your partner will not be migrating with you:
Yes
Separated
Attach a statutory declaration that
gives the name of your partner, date
of marriage or date when de facto
relationship commenced and date of
separation, and (if the separation is
permanent) state whether you are
getting, or intend getting, a divorce
(if applicable).
Illness
Employment
Financial
Other
Give details below or attach a note
explaining why your partner does
not intend to migrate with you and
saying whether your partner intends
to join you later.
Note: If you are granted a permanent
Contributory Parent category visa on
or after 1 July 2009, there may be
limitations on your ability to sponsor
a person for a partner category visa.
For more information, refer to
www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/
visa-1/309-
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Have you previously been married or been in a de facto relationship?
No
Yes
Provide details
1. Name of previous partner
Date of birth
Day Month Year
Period of marriage or relationship
Date started
Day Month Year
Date ended
How did it end (eg. divorce)?
Number of children
2. Name of previous partner
Date of birth
Day Month Year
Period of marriage or relationship
Date started
Day Month Year
Date ended
How did it end (eg. divorce)?
Number of children
28 Your current residential address
Note: A post office box address is not acceptable as a residential
address. Failure to give a residential address will result in your
application being invalid.
Postcode
29 Address for correspondence
(If the same as your residential address, write ‘AS ABOVE’)
Postcode
30 Your telephone numbers
Office hours
( ) ( )
Country code Area code Number
After hours
( ) ( )
31 Do you agree to the Department communicating with you by fax, email,
or other electronic means?
No
Yes
Give details
Fax number
( ) ( )
Country code Area code Number
Email address
32 Your main language
33 How well do you communicate in English?
Better than functional
Functional
Limited
Not at all
34 Other languages you read, understand, speak and write fluently
35 Where do you intend to live in Australia?
Australian Capital Territory Tasmania
New South Wales Victoria
Northern Territory Western Australia
Queensland External Territory
South Australia Don’t know
36 If you are applying for a visa that can only be granted to a person
outside Australia: What is the value of money, goods and assets which
you (and your partner) intend to bring to Australia?
Local currency
Australian dollar equivalent
AUD
37
Have you or any
member of your family unit
(migrating with you or not)
ever served in the Armed Forces?
No
Yes
Give full names, and enclose evidence of service,
discharge and rank on discharge
38 Have you ever been given written permission by the Department to work
in Australia?
No
Yes
Date permission given
From
Day Month Year
to
Day Month Year
From to
From to
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Have you ever been paid any benefits or received any social services from
a government agency in Australia (eg. unemployment benefits, public
housing benefits, Medicare, or free or subsidised education)?
No
Yes
Give details
1. From
Month Year
to
Month Year
Name of government agency or institution
Type of benefits/service
2. From
Month Year
to
Month Year
Name of government agency or institution
Type of benefits/service
3. From
Month Year
to
Month Year
Name of government agency or institution
Type of benefits/service
If you do not have a partner, go to Part G
Part F – Details of partner
40 Partner’s full name
(as shown in passport or travel document)
Family name
Given names
41 Partner’s name in their own language or script (if applicable)
42 Name in Chinese Commercial Code Numbers (if applicable)
43 Has your partner been known by any other names?
(including name at birth, previous married names, aliases)
No
Yes
Give details and provide supporting evidence eg. birth
certificate/marriage certificate
Family name
Given names
44 Sex Male
Female
Indeterminate / Intersex / Unspecified
45 Date of birth
Day Month Year
46 Place of birth
Town/city
Country
47 Details from your partner’s passport
Passport number
Country of passport
Date of issue
Day Month Year
Date of expiry
Issuing authority/place of issue as shown in passport
48 Of which countries is your partner a citizen?
49 Partner’s country of current residence
50 Partner’s residential address (if different from yours)
Postcode
51 Partner’s telephone numbers (if different from yours)
Office hours
( ) ( )
Country code Area code Number
After hours
( ) ( )
52 Partner’s main language
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53 How well does your partner communicate in English?
Better than functional
Functional
Limited
Not at all
54 Other languages your partner reads, understands, speaks
and writes fluently
55
Has your partner previously been married or been in a de facto or
interdependent relationship?
No
Yes
Provide details
1. Name of partner’s previous partner
Date of birth
Day Month Year
Period of marriage or relationship
Date started
Day Month Year
Date ended
How did it end
(eg. divorce)?
Number of children
2. Name of partner’s previous partner
Date of birth
Day Month Year
Period of marriage or relationship
Date started
Day Month Year
Date ended
How did it end
(eg. divorce)?
Number of children
Part G – Children under 18 years of age
56 Give details of ALL your and/or your partner’s children under 18 years of
age. Only include passport details for those children migrating with you.
Note: If you are applying for a parent visa as a retiree, your (and your
partner’s) children cannot migrate with you, however you must still
complete these details.
Child 1
Family name
Given names
Sex Male Female
Indeterminate /
Intersex / Unspecified
Date of birth
Day Month Year
Country of birth
Citizenship(s)
Is this child migrating with you?
No
Yes
Details from passport
Passport number
Country of passport
Date of issue
Day Month Year
Date of expiry
Issuing authority/place of issue as shown in passport
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Child 2
Family name
Given names
Sex Male Female
Indeterminate /
Intersex / Unspecified
Date of birth
Day Month Year
Country of birth
Citizenship(s)
Is this child migrating with you?
No
Yes
Details from passport
Passport number
Country of passport
Date of issue
Day Month Year
Date of expiry
Issuing authority/place of issue as shown in passport
Child 3
Family name
Given names
Sex Male Female
Indeterminate /
Intersex / Unspecified
Date of birth
Day Month Year
Country of birth
Citizenship(s)
Is this child migrating with you?
No
Yes
Details from passport
Passport number
Country of passport
Date of issue
Day Month Year
Date of expiry
Issuing authority/place of issue as shown in passport
Child 4
Family name
Given names
Sex Male Female
Indeterminate /
Intersex / Unspecified
Date of birth
Day Month Year
Country of birth
Citizenship(s)
Is this child migrating with you?
No
Yes
Details from passport
Passport number
Country of passport
Date of issue
Day Month Year
Date of expiry
Issuing authority/place of issue as shown in passport
Child 5
Family name
Given names
Sex Male Female
Indeterminate /
Intersex / Unspecified
Date of birth
Day Month Year
Country of birth
Citizenship(s)
Is this child migrating with you?
No
Yes
Details from passport
Passport number
Country of passport
Date of issue
Day Month Year
Date of expiry
Issuing authority/place of issue as shown in passport
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Child 6
Family name
Given names
Sex Male Female
Indeterminate /
Intersex / Unspecified
Date of birth
Day Month Year
Country of birth
Citizenship(s)
Is this child migrating with you?
No
Yes
Details from passport
Passport number
Country of passport
Date of issue
Day Month Year
Date of expiry
Issuing authority/place of issue as shown in passport
Part H – Members of the family unit aged
18 years or over
57 Give details of ALL your and/or your partner’s family unit members aged
18 years or over. Only include passport details for those family unit
members migrating with you.
Note: If you are applying for a parent visa as a retiree, your (and your
partner’s) family unit members aged 18 years or over cannot migrate
with you, however you must still complete these details.
Each member of the family unit aged 18 years or over listed below,
whether they are migrating or not, must also complete a form 47A
Details of child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or
over. Form 47A is available from the Department’s website
www.homeaffairs.gov.au/allforms/ or from any office of the
Department in Australia or overseas.
Member of the family unit 1
Family name
Given names
Sex Male Female
Indeterminate /
Intersex / Unspecified
Date of birth
Day Month Year
Country of birth
Relationship status
Married Separated
Never married or
been in a de facto
relationship
Engaged
Divorced
De facto
Widowed
Relationship to you
Country of current residence
Citizenship(s)
Is this member of the family unit migrating with you?
No
Yes
Details from passport
Passport number
Country of passport
Date of issue
Day Month Year
Date of expiry
Issuing authority/place of issue as shown in passport
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Member of the family unit 2
Family name
Given names
Sex Male Female
Indeterminate /
Intersex / Unspecified
Date of birth
Day Month Year
Country of birth
Relationship status
Married Separated
Never married or
been in a de facto
relationship
Engaged
Divorced
De facto
Widowed
Relationship to you
Country of current residence
Citizenship(s)
Is this member of the family unit migrating with you?
No
Yes
Details from passport
Passport number
Country of passport
Date of issue
Day Month Year
Date of expiry
Issuing authority/place of issue as shown in passport
Member of the family unit 3
Family name
Given names
Sex Male Female
Indeterminate /
Intersex / Unspecified
Date of birth
Day Month Year
Country of birth
Relationship status
Married Separated
Never married or
been in a de facto
relationship
Engaged
Divorced
De facto
Widowed
Relationship to you
Country of current residence
Citizenship(s)
Is this member of the family unit migrating with you?
No
Yes
Details from passport
Passport number
Country of passport
Date of issue
Day Month Year
Date of expiry
Issuing authority/place of issue as shown in passport
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Member of the family unit 4
Family name
Given names
Sex Male Female
Indeterminate /
Intersex / Unspecified
Date of birth
Day Month Year
Country of birth
Relationship status
Married Separated
Never married or
been in a de facto
relationship
Engaged
Divorced
De facto
Widowed
Relationship to you
Country of current residence
Citizenship(s)
Is this member of the family unit migrating with you?
No
Yes
Details from passport
Passport number
Country of passport
Date of issue
Day Month Year
Date of expiry
Issuing authority/place of issue as shown in passport
Member of the family unit 5
Family name
Given names
Sex Male Female
Indeterminate /
Intersex / Unspecified
Date of birth
Day Month Year
Country of birth
Relationship status
Married Separated
Never married or
been in a de facto
relationship
Engaged
Divorced
De facto
Widowed
Relationship to you
Country of current residence
Citizenship(s)
Is this member of the family unit migrating with you?
No
Yes
Details from passport
Passport number
Country of passport
Date of issue
Day Month Year
Date of expiry
Issuing authority/place of issue as shown in passport
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Member of the family unit 6
Family name
Given names
Sex Male Female
Indeterminate /
Intersex / Unspecified
Date of birth
Day Month Year
Country of birth
Relationship status
Married Separated
Never married or
been in a de facto
relationship
Engaged
Divorced
De facto
Widowed
Relationship to you
Country of current residence
Citizenship(s)
Is this member of the family unit migrating with you?
No
Yes
Details from passport
Passport number
Country of passport
Date of issue
Day Month Year
Date of expiry
Issuing authority/place of issue as shown in passport
Part I – Parental (custody) requirements
(children under 18 years of age)
If you are applying for a parent visa as a retiree, you cannot
include children in your application, go to Part J
58
Are any of your family unit members who are migrating with you
under 18 years of age?
No
Go to Part J
Yes
59
Do you have the sole legal right to determine where each child shall live
or to remove each child from their home country?
No
Give details of ALL other people who have custody, access
or guardianship rights in relation to the child(ren)
(You must attach a statutory declaration from each of these
people giving permission for the child(ren) to migrate)
1. Name
Residential address
Postcode
Telephone number
( ) ( )
Country code Area code Number
Relationship to the child
Nature of the legal right
2. Name
Residential address
Postcode
Telephone number
( ) ( )
Country code Area code Number
Relationship to the child
Nature of the legal right
If insufficient space, give details at Part M – Additional
Information
Yes
Attach a certified copy of the court order giving you the sole
legal right to determine where the child shall live or the
right to remove the child from the country
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Part J – Details of other family members
60 Give details of ALL your family members below
(If not living, write ‘DECEASED’ in country of current residence column)
Full name
Sex * Date of birth
Relationship
status
(use codes below)
Country of current residence
M/F/X Day Month Year
Parents (including step-parents)
Your brothers and sisters (including full, half, step and adopted brothers and sisters)
Your children (including step-children from both current and previous marriages/relationships and the child sponsoring this application)
Note: If you are applying for a parent visa as a retiree, you do not need a sponsor.
* M = Male, F = Female, X = Indeterminate / Intersex / Unspecified
‘Relationship status’ codes
M
= Married
E = Engaged
F = De facto
S = Separated
D = Divorced
W = Widowed
N = Never married or been in a
de facto relationship
Select
Select
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61 If you have a partner, give details of ALL your partner’s family members below
(If not living, write ‘DECEASED’ in country of current residence column)
Full name
Sex * Date of birth
Relationship
status
(use codes below)
Country of current residence
M/F/X Day Month Year
Your partner’s parents (including step-parents)
Your partner’s brothers and sisters (including full, half, step and adopted brothers and sisters)
Your partner’s children (including step-children from both current and previous marriages/relationships)
* M = Male, F = Female, X = Indeterminate / Intersex / Unspecified
‘Relationship status’ codes
M
= Married
E = Engaged
F = De facto
S = Separated
D = Divorced
W = Widowed
N = Never married or been in a
de facto relationship
Select
Select
Select
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Part K – Health
62
Have you, or any other person included in this application, undertaken a
health examination for an Australian visa in the last 12 months?
No
Yes
Give details (including HAP ID if available)
63 If you are applying for a parent visa as a retiree, have you (and your
partner if included in this application) made adequate arrangements for
health insurance for the purpose of your stay in Australia?
Not applicable
No
Yes
Give details below
Name of health insurer
Policy number
Date of expiry
Day Month Year
Level of coverage
Part L – Character
64
Have you, or any other person included in this
application, ever:
• been charged with any offence that is
currently awaiting legal action? No Yes
• been convicted of an offence in any country
(including any conviction which is now
removed from official records)? No Yes
• been the subject of an arrest warrant or
Interpol notice? No
Yes
• been found guilty of a sexually based offence
involving a child (including where no
conviction was recorded)? No Yes
• been named on a sex offender register?
No
Yes
• been acquitted of any offence on the grounds
of unsoundness of mind or insanity? No Yes
• been found by a court not fit to plead?
No
Yes
• been directly or indirectly involved in, or
associated with, activities which would
represent a risk to national security in
Australia or any other country? No Yes
• been charged with, or indicted for: genocide,
war crimes, crimes against humanity, torture,
slavery, or any other crime that is otherwise of
a serious international concern? No Yes
• been associated with a person, group or
organisation that has been/is involved in
criminal conduct? No Yes
• been associated with an organisation engaged
in violence or engaged in acts of violence
(including war, insurgency, freedom fighting,
terrorism, protest) either overseas or in
Australia? No Yes
• served in a military force, police force, state
sponsored/private militia or intelligence
agency (including secret police)? No
Yes
• undergone any military/paramilitary training,
been trained in weapons/explosives or in the
manufacture of chemical/biological products? No Yes
• been involved in people smuggling or people
trafficking offences? No Yes
• been removed, deported or excluded from any
country (including Australia)? No Yes
• overstayed a visa in any country (including
Australia)? No Yes
• had any outstanding debts to the Australian
Government or any public authority in
Australia? No Yes
If you answered ‘Yes’ to any of the questions at Question 64, you must
state who it applies to and give ALL relevant details. If the matter relates
to a criminal conviction, please give the nature of the offence, full details
of sentence and dates of any period of imprisonment or other detention.
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65 In which countries have you and/or any family unit members included in this application spent a cumulative total of 12 months or more
during the last 10 years?
Country
Dates lived there
Last permanent address in that country Who lived there?
Month Year
From
Self Partner Other
To
From
Self Partner Other
To
From
Self Partner Other
To
From
Self Partner Other
To
From
Self Partner Other
To
From
Self Partner Other
To
Part M – Additional information
66
Question
number
Additional information
If insufficient space, attach additional details
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Part N – Assistance with this form
67 Did you receive assistance in completing this form?
No
Go to Part O
Yes
Please give details of the person who assisted you
Title: Mr Mrs Miss Ms Other
Family name
Given names
Address
Postcode
Telephone number or daytime contact
Office hours
( ) ( )
Country code Area code Number
Mobile/cell
68 Is the person an agent registered with the Office of the Migration Agents
Registration Authority (Office of the MARA)?
No
Yes
Go to Part O
69 Is the person/agent in Australia?
No
Go to Part O
Yes
70 Did you pay the person/agent and/or give a gift for this assistance?
No
Yes
Part O – Options for receiving written
communications
71 All written communications about this application should be sent to:
(Tick one box only)
Myself
OR
Authorised
recipient
OR
You should complete form 956A Appointment
or withdrawal of an authorised recipient
Migration agent
OR
Exempt person
Your migration agent/exempt person should
complete form 956 Advice by a registered
migration agent/exempt person of providing
immigration assistance
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Part P – Payment details
72 Are you eligible for an application free of the first VAC?
For eligibility details, refer to the Department’s website www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/visa/fees
No
Yes
Go to Part Q
73 IMPORTANT: You must refer to the Department’s website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/visa/fees to complete this part of your application.
The website shows reference tables with the Visa Application Charges applicable to each visa subclass.
Visa subclass
you are applying for
Base Application Charge
Write the amount shown on the reference table for your visa subclass AUD
(1)
+
Non-internet Application Charge (if applicable)
AUD
(2)
Additional Applicant Charge aged 18 years or over at the time your application is lodged
+
Write the amount shown on the
reference table for your visa subclass
Number of additional applicants
aged 18 years or over
AUD
X (multiplied by)
=
AUD
(3)
Additional Applicant Charge under 18 years of age at the time your application is lodged
+
Write the amount shown on the
reference table for your visa subclass
Number of additional applicants
under 18 years of age
AUD X (multiplied by)
=
AUD
(4)
Subsequent Temporary Application Charge (if applicable)
+
Write the amount shown on the
reference table for your visa subclass Number of applicants
AUD
X (multiplied by)
=
AUD
(5)
=
Total
Total (1) + (2) + (3) + (4) + (5)
AUD
You must pay the total amount or your visa application will not be valid.
Note: A second instalment of the Visa Application Charge must also be
paid before we can grant some visas.
74 Method of payment
Payment information, including any applicable surcharges, is available at www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/visa/fees/how-to-pay-for-an-application
Make your payment electronically through the ‘My Payments’ section of ImmiAccount, at www.homeaffairs.gov.au/immiaccount
Lodge your application within 30 days of making your payment online.
How did you make your payment?
Electronically through
the ‘My Payments’
section of ImmiAccount
Payment receipt number
Attach a copy of your printed receipt.
Other
Provide details
Attach copies of your receipt(s) or evidence of payment(s).
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Part Q – Checklist
75 Complete the checklist below to indicate the documents you are
including in your application
Note: If the documents are in a language other than English,
translations into English must be provided.
It is in your interest to provide all the documents requested with
your valid application. Failure to do so may result in the
processing of your application being delayed or a decision being
made to refuse to grant the visa.
If you are in Australia, certified copies of the passports or
travel documents you, and members of your family unit used
to enter Australia, and of any passports held since then.
Documents to prove your identity – a certified copy of your
birth registration showing both parents’ names. If you do not
have a birth certificate or are unable to get one, you must
provide a certified copy of the identification pages of at least
one of the following documents:
• passport
• family book showing both parents’ names
• identification document issued by the government
• document issued by a court that verifies your identity.
If you are unable to provide one of these documents, you
must provide other acceptable evidence that you are who
you claim to be.
4 recent passport-sized photographs (45mm x 35mm) of
yourself and any other applicant included in the application.
These should be only of the head and shoulders and should
show the person facing the camera and against a plain
background. You should print the name of the person on the
back of the photograph.
Certified copies of birth certificates of all your children
(showing names of both parents) or the family book (showing
names of both parents).
Certified copies of birth certificates of all persons included in
the application.
Certified copies of documents to verify custody and access
arrangements for children under 18 years of age (unless
both parents of the child are included in the application).
Evidence that your sponsor is a settled Australian citizen,
permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
If you or anyone included in the application is (or has been
married), certified copies of the marriage certificate(s).
If anyone included in the application has been divorced or
widowed, a certified copy of the divorce decree absolute or
the death certificate of the deceased person (as appropriate).
If anyone included in the application has changed his or her
name (eg. by marriage or deed poll), a certified copy of
evidence of the name change.
Evidence of your relationship to your sponsor.
Evidence of where all your children reside (eg. passport,
citizenship or residence certificate).
If any child included in the application is adopted, certified
copies of the adoption papers.
If you have served in the armed forces of any country,
certified copies of military service record or discharge papers.
A completed form 4O Sponsorship for migration to Australia
from your sponsor.
A completed form 47A Details of child or other dependent
family member aged 18 years or older, for each member of
the family unit, aged 18 years or over, of you and/or your
partner.
Evidence of payment of the first instalment of the VAC.
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Part R – Signatures
76 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REGARDING SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS
This acknowledgement must be signed by the main applicant and each
accompanying person 16 years or over.
I understand that if granted a visa:
• there is up to a 4 year waiting period for certain Australian
Government welfare payments, including unemployment benefits and
family payments, for most newly arrived migrants;
• I will need to have enough money, even if unemployed, to support
myself for up to the first 4 years and if I run out of money or fail to
get a job in that period, that would not be sufficient reason to make
me eligible for welfare payments;
• that is a permanent visa, I will not be eligible for an Australian age
and/or disability pension for 10 years;
• that is a permanent visa (and has an Assurance of Support (AoS) in
force), that my assurer or assurers has/have a legal commitment to
repay to the Commonwealth of Australia any recoverable welfare
payments made by Human Services. This is for a period of:
– up to 4 years for any person covered by an AoS relating to a
Parent (class AX – Migrant) (subclass 103) or an Aged Parent
(class BP – Residence) (subclass 804) visa; or
– 10 years for any person covered by an AoS relating to a Contributory
Parent (class CA – Migrant) (subclass 143) or a Contributory Aged
Parent (class DG – Residence) (subclass 864) visa;
• the cost of living in Australia, compared to many other countries, is
high. As a guide, the Australian Bureau of Statistics Household
Expenditure Survey in 2009–10 reported that the average Australian
household of 2.5 persons spent AUD1236 per week. The main items
of expenditure were food AUD204 per week, housing AUD223 per
week, transport AUD193 per week and recreation AUD161 per week.
Signature of
main applicant
-
Signature
-
Name
Signature
-
Name
Signature
-
Name
Signature
-
Name
Signature
-
Name
77 AUSTRALIAN VALUES STATEMENT
This statement must be signed by the main applicant and each person
aged 18 years or over who is included in this application.
I confirm that I have read, or had explained to me, information provided
by the Australian Government on Australian society and values.
I understand:
• Australian society values respect for the freedom and dignity of the
individual, freedom of religion, commitment to the rule of law,
Parliamentary democracy, equality of men and women and a spirit of
egalitarianism that embraces mutual respect, tolerance, fair play and
compassion for those in need and pursuit of the public good;
• Australian society values equality of opportunity for individuals,
regardless of their race, religion or ethnic background;
• the English language, as the national language, is an important
unifying element of Australian society.
I undertake to respect these values of Australian society during my stay
in Australia and to obey the laws of Australia.
I understand that, if I should seek to become an Australian citizen:
• Australian citizenship is a shared identity, a common bond which
unites all Australians while respecting their diversity;
• Australian citizenship involves reciprocal rights and responsibilities.
The responsibilities of Australian citizenship include obeying
Australian laws, including those relating to voting at elections and
serving on a jury.
If I meet the legal qualifications for becoming an Australian citizen and
my application is approved I understand that I would have to pledge my
loyalty to Australia and its people.
Signature of
main applicant
-
Signature
-
Name
Signature
-
Name
Signature
-
Name
Signature
-
Name
Signature
-
Name
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78 BIOMETRICS DECLARATION AND CONSENT
This declaration and consent must be signed by the main applicant and
each accompanying person aged 16 years or over.
If I am requested or required to provide my fingerprints and facial image:
I consent to:
• the collection of my fingerprints and facial image; and
• if applicable, the collection of the fingerprints and facial image of
each accompanying person under 16 years of age.
I declare that:
• I understand that my fingerprints and facial image and my
biographical information (and those of each accompanying person
under 16 years of age) held by the Department may be given to
Australian law enforcement agencies to help identify me and each
accompanying person, to help determine my eligibility and the
eligibility of each accompanying person for grant of the visa applied
for, and for law enforcement purposes.
I consent to:
• Australian law enforcement agencies disclosing my biometric,
biographical and criminal record information (and that of each
accompanying person under 16 years of age) to the Department for
any of the purposes outlined above; and
• the Department using the information obtained for the purposes of
the Migration Act 1958 or the Australian Citizenship Act 2007.
Signature of
main applicant
-
Date
Day Month Year
Signature
-
Name
Signature
-
Name
Signature
-
Name
Signature
-
Name
Signature
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Name
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79 DECLARATION
WARNING: Giving false or misleading information or documents is a
serious offence.
This declaration must be signed by the main applicant and each
accompanying person 18 years or over.
• I understand that if this application is approved, any person not
included in this application will not have automatic right of entry to
Australia by way of this application and whether they can migrate will
depend on the migration settings at the time they apply, their
circumstances and their ability to meet visa requirements, including
the health requirement.
• I will inform the Department of any changes to my personal
circumstances (including change of address) while my application is
being considered.
• I authorise the Australian Government to make any enquiries
necessary to determine my eligibility for permanent stay in Australia,
and to use any information collected for that purpose. Information
may be obtained from the following agencies/organisations:
– federal, state or territory government agencies;
– federal, state or territory law enforcement agencies;
– state or territory housing authorities (including private landlords);
– local government authorities;
– financial institutions;
– educational institutions;
– private businesses (including telecommunication and internet
service providers, insurance companies); and
– any other relevant businesses or agencies.
• I have read and understood the information supplied to me in this
application.
• I declare that the information I have supplied in this application is
complete, correct and up-to-date in every detail.
• I am aware that I may not be eligible for Medicare or for any Australian
Government financial or health assistance for the entire period that I
am waiting finalisation of my visa application and that I must use my
own or sponsor’s resources or have other means to cover the cost of
my health care needs.
• I have read the information contained in form 1442i Privacy notice.
• I understand the Department may collect, use and disclose my
personal information (including biometric information and other
sensitive information) as outlined in form 1442i Privacy notice.
• I understand that if any fraudulent documents or false or misleading
information has been provided with this application, or if I fail to
satisfy the Minister of my identity, my application may be refused and
I, and any other member of my family unit, may become unable to be
granted a visa for specified periods of time.
• If documents are found to be fraudulent or information to be
incorrect after the grant of a visa, the visa may subsequently be
cancelled.
• If I am applying for a parent visa as a retiree, I have made adequate
arrangements for health insurance for the purpose of my stay in
Australia.
Signature of
main applicant
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Date
Day Month Year
Signature
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Name
Signature
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Name
Signature
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Name
Signature
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Name
Signature
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Name
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