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Form 1005: Return of original documents form
Form 1005 is the Department of Home Affairs application for a Bridging visa A, B or C. Use it when you need a new bridging visa because a previous one has ended, you want different conditions, or you have applied for judicial review.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 1005 - Return of original documents form
Form 1005 is the Department of Home Affairs application for a Bridging visa A, B or C. Use it when you need a new bridging visa because a previous one has ended, you want different conditions, or you have applied for judicial review.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Leaving the residential address blank or using a PO box will make the application invalid.
- 2Missing or invalid residential address (PO box not accepted)
- 3Providing false or misleading information
- 4Failing to sign or tick the declaration box
- 5Not attaching Form 956A when an authorised recipient is appointed
Plain English
If you’re in Australia and need a temporary visa while you wait for a permanent decision, you fill out this form. It asks for where you’ll live, your finances and who can receive official letters for you.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit the form as soon as you need a new bridging visa – for example, when an existing bridging visa has ceased or you are changing conditions.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- You need a new bridging visa because your previous one has ended.
- You want different conditions on your bridging visa.
- You have applied for judicial review of a protection visa refusal and need a bridging visa while awaiting the outcome.
- You are applying for a Bridging visa A, B or C and are not travelling overseas (use Form 1006 for travel).
- You need to provide financial details and supporting evidence as part of the application.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Need to travel overseas while on Bridging visa A or B
Travel permission is only granted on Form 1006
✓ Verify you have a valid reason to travel before using Form 1006
Form 1006 Application for a Bridging visa B
Want to appoint or change an authorised recipient for written communications
Only one authorised recipient can be appointed per application
✓ Complete Part H on Form 1005 and attach Form 956A
Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient
Require a migration agent or legal practitioner to act on your behalf
Form 956 is separate from Form 1005
✓ Submit Form 956 together with Form 1005 if you use an agent
Form 956 Authorisation for a migration agent/legal practitioner
Applying for a Bridging visa without any migration assistance
Ensure you fill all sections of Form 1005 yourself
✓ No extra authorisation needed
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed deadline in the form; you should lodge it as soon as you require a bridging visa to avoid a gap in lawful status.
Before you submit
- 1Complete the form in English and answer every question.
- 2Provide evidence of judicial review (court registration number and registrar endorsement) if applicable.
- 3Attach any required supporting documents (receipts, bills, bank statements, etc.).
- 4If you have an authorised recipient, complete Part H and attach Form 956A.
- 5Indicate whether you consent to electronic communication and provide an email address if yes.
- 6Enter correct contact details (address, phone numbers).
- 7Sign and date the form for all applicants listed.
- 8Keep a copy of the completed form and all attachments for your records.
- 9Submit the form according to the Department’s instructions (e.g., via ImmiAccount or mail).
How to file this form
- 1Download Form 1005 from www.homeaffairs.gov.au/allforms/.
- 2Read the bridging visa information on the Department’s website before you start.
- 3Fill in personal, contact, and financial details; answer all questions fully.
- 4Attach any supporting evidence, including judicial review documents if needed.
- 5Complete Part H and attach Form 956A if you are using an authorised recipient.
- 6Sign and date the form for every applicant.
- 7Submit the form and keep a copy for your records.
Known limitations
- 1Form 1005 only covers Bridging visa A, B or C – not other visa types.
- 2It does not grant permission to travel overseas; use Form 1006 for that purpose.
- 3Only one authorised recipient can be appointed at a time for a single application.
- 4Electronic communication is only used if you give explicit consent.
- 5Work rights while awaiting judicial review depend on the conditions of your last bridging visa.
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Applicant
3 items
Your name exactly as shown in your passport.
Your date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY).
Passport number, country of issue, and expiry date.
Contact
1 items
Current residential address, postal address, email, and phone number.
Request
1 items
The visa, citizenship, or sponsorship request this form relates to.
Evidence
1 items
Certified copies of identity and other documents required for the request.
Declaration
1 items
Declare that the information is true and correct, then sign and date.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 1005 (Design date 09/24) is the current version for applying for a Bridging visa A, B or C.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the design date is 09/24 (September 2024).
- Check that Part H (Options for receiving written communications) is included.
- Verify the presence of the electronic communication consent question.
- Ensure financial sections (savings, income, expenses) are present.
- Confirm signature lines for up to seven applicants are on the form.
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Sources
- SRCForm 1005 is titled 'Application for a Bridging visa A, B or C'confirmed in source page 1.
- SRCUse when previous bridging visa has ceased, you want different conditions, or have applied for judicial reviewsource page 1.
- SRCTravel overseas while on Bridging visa A or B requires Form 1006source page 1.
- SRCAuthorised recipient appointment uses Part H and Form 956Asource page 2.
- SRCElectronic communication consent question appears on page 4source page 4.
- SRCFinancial detail fields (savings, income, expenses) listed on page 6source page 6.
- SRCSignature lines for up to seven applicants on page 9source page 9.
- SRCDesign date 09/24 shown on page 1source page 1.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 1005 (bridging visa) with Form 1006 (travel permission).
Forgetting to attach Form 956A when appointing an authorised recipient.
Not providing the court registration number and endorsement for judicial review evidence.
Leaving the electronic communication consent question unanswered.
Incorrectly completing financial sections or omitting supporting receipts.
Failing to sign and date every required signature line.
Assuming a migration agent does not need to submit Form 956.
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