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Form 1229: Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under 18 years of age
This form (Form 1229) is a consent document required by the Department of Home Affairs. You use it when you need to grant an Australian visa for a child who is under 18 years old. It confirms permission from parents or guardians.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 1229 - Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under 18 years of age
This form (Form 1229) is a consent document required by the Department of Home Affairs. You use it when you need to grant an Australian visa for a child who is under 18 years old. It confirms permission from parents or guardians.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to include both parents' signatures if applicable!
- 2Missing signature from one parent/guardian.
- 3Child's name misspelled on Form 1229 compared to passport.
- 4Not uploading a clear, legible copy of the signed form.
- 5Submitting the consent form after the main application has already been lodged.
Plain English
Think of this as official permission slip paperwork for your young relative's visa application. When applying for an Aussie visa for a kid, the Department needs proof that someone has agreed to it. This form provides that formal agreement.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this form when you are lodging or applying for a new Australian visa for a minor. It should be submitted before or at the same time as the main application.
- 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 this form when applying for an Australian visa for a child who is younger than 18 years old.
- It confirms that parents or legal guardians agree to the visa grant on behalf of the child.
- Use it if one parent/guardian cannot sign alone, and you need documentation of consent.
- This form specifically relates to granting the visa itself, not just general application support.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Child over 18
If the child is an adult applying for the visa.
✓ Check if your child has turned 18 recently.
Visa application lodged via ImmiAccount
The electronic system needs this document attached to validate parental permission.
✓ Ensure you upload a clear scan/photo.
Use this form to attach proof of consent.
Consent given by grandparent
If the guardian is not a parent, check if another specific consent form applies.
✓ Review Section 2 or relevant declaration fields.
Visa grant already approved
Even after approval, you might need it for future travel or extensions.
✓ Look for instructions regarding 'Ongoing Consent'.
Use this form to confirm ongoing consent.
Deadline or filing window
Submit this form as part of your initial visa application package. There is no strict cut-off time unless requested by the Department during processing.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure all required fields on Form 1229 are filled out completely.
- 2Verify that signatures of all consenting parents/guardians are present.
- 3Confirm the child's full name and date of birth match their passport exactly.
- 4Attach clear, legible copies of the signatories' identification (e.g., driver's license).
- 5If submitting digitally via ImmiAccount, scan the form clearly before uploading.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 1229 using black ink.
- 2Have all required parents or guardians sign and date the document.
- 3Make clear copies of any supporting ID documents.
- 4Submit the completed form through the correct channel (e.g., ImmiAccount, mail to DOHA).
- 5If lodging online, upload the scanned PDF version immediately after filling it out.
Known limitations
- 1This form grants consent for a visa; it does not guarantee the visa will be approved.
- 2The required number of signatories depends on the child's residency status or specific visa subclass. Not confirmed in official source
- 3If the child has multiple legal guardians, all must sign unless otherwise noted.
- 4It is only valid for the specific application lodged; a different application might need a new Form 1229.
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
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 1229 is the current document for granting visa consent to a child under 18. Check the Department of Home Affairs website to confirm if a newer version has replaced this one.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date of the current version printed on Form 1229.
- Verify if there are new required signatures listed in the document.
- Confirm the specific visa subclass this consent applies to (if specified).
- Look for any changes regarding electronic submission requirements.
Quick Facts
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued By: Department of Home Affairs
- SRCForm Number: 1229
- SRCPurpose: Consent for Child Visa (Under 18)
- SRCContext: Australian Immigration Application Support
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific required fields list
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Exact link to the latest version
Common confusion points
Thinking this form covers guardianship changes: It covers consent for visa granting, not necessarily full legal custody transfer.
Not knowing which parent signs: If both parents are alive and capable, both should sign unless one is legally nominated as the sole consenting party.
Using an old version: Submitting a Form 1229 that has been superseded by a newer iteration.
Signing on behalf of another adult: The signature must belong to a parent/guardian who is actually providing consent, not just someone else signing for them.
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