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Form 1229: Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under 18 years of age
Form 1229 is a consent form that authorises an Australian visa for a child under 18 when the child will travel without a parent or guardian. It is required when a non‑accompanying parent or person with parental responsibility must give written permission.
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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
Form 1229 is a consent form that authorises an Australian visa for a child under 18 when the child will travel without a parent or guardian. It is required when a non‑accompanying parent or person with parental responsibility must give written permission.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Most applicants forget to attach a certified ID page that includes a signature.
- 2Submitting non‑certified copies of documents
- 3Missing a required signature on the ID page
- 4Failing to include evidence of sole parental responsibility when needed
- 5Uploading the form to the wrong visa application
Plain English
If your child is under 18 and will go to Australia without you, you need to sign this form to say you agree. It proves you have the legal right to decide where the child lives and includes copies of birth and ID documents.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit the form at the same time you lodge the child’s visa application – either by post to the processing office or by uploading it in ImmiAccount.
- 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
- A child under 18 will travel to Australia without a parent or guardian who has parental responsibility.
- The non‑accompanying parent or person with parental responsibility must give written permission.
- Only one parent needs to sign if they have sole legal responsibility for the child’s residence.
- The visa being applied for is not a Resident Return Visa, ETA or eVisitor.
- The form is required for both temporary visit and permanent residence visa categories.
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Use this form or another form?
Child travelling with both parents
Both parents are present to sign the visa application
✓ Verify both parents are listed on the visa application
Child travelling with one accompanying parent
The accompanying parent can sign the visa application directly
✓ Ensure the accompanying parent is listed as the applicant’s sponsor
Resident Return Visa (RRV) for a child under 18
RRV has its own consent requirements
✓ Check the RRV specific guidance
Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or eVisitor for a child under 18
These visas do not require a separate consent form
✓ Use the ETA/eVisitor online portal
Deadline or filing window
The consent form must be submitted with the visa application; any delay in providing it can hold up processing.
Before you submit
- 1Complete all fields in English.
- 2Sign and date Part A (Parent/Person with parental responsibility 1).
- 3If parental responsibility is shared, sign and date Part B (Parent/Person with parental responsibility 2).
- 4Attach certified copy of each child’s birth certificate.
- 5Attach certified copy of the parent’s ID page (passport, driver’s licence, NID or birth certificate).
- 6Attach any legal documents proving sole responsibility (if applicable).
- 7Ensure one ID copy shows the parent’s signature.
- 8Upload the completed form and attachments via ImmiAccount or send to the processing office where the visa was lodged.
- 9Keep a copy of the signed form for your records.
- 10Record the Transaction Reference Number for tracking.
How to file this form
- 1Gather required documents: child’s birth certificate, parent’s ID page, and any legal responsibility evidence.
- 2Make certified copies of each document (certifier must sign and stamp).
- 3Fill out Form 1229 in English, completing Parts A and B as required.
- 4Sign and date the form(s) in the declaration sections.
- 5Attach all certified copies to the form.
- 6Upload the package through ImmiAccount (or send to the visa processing office if a paper application).
- 7Save a copy of the signed form and receipt of upload.
Known limitations
- 1Only for children under 18 years of age.
- 2Not applicable to Resident Return Visa (RRV), Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or eVisitor applications.
- 3Requires certified copies; ordinary photocopies are not accepted.
- 4At least one identity document must display the parent’s signature.
- 5The form must be completed in English.
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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 1229 (Design date 11/23) is the current consent form for granting an Australian visa to a child under 18 and remains in use as of the latest official version.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form version is the 11/23 design (2023).
- Verify a certified copy of the child’s birth certificate is attached (if not already lodged).
- Verify a certified copy of the non‑accompanying parent’s ID page (passport, driver’s licence, NID or birth certificate) is attached.
- Check that at least one ID document includes the parent’s signature.
- If the parent has sole responsibility, attach certified evidence (court order, legal document).
- Read and acknowledge form 1442i Privacy notice.
- Include the Transaction Reference Number for electronic visa applications.
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Sources
- SRCForm number 1229, design date 11/23 (2023)confirmed in source.
- SRCPurpose: consent for a child under 18 to be granted an Australian visaconfirmed.
- SRCWho should use: non‑accompanying parent(s) or person(s) with parental responsibilityconfirmed.
- SRCRequirement: certified copy of child’s birth certificateconfirmed.
- SRCRequirement: certified copy of parent’s ID page (passport, driver’s licence, NID or birth certificate)confirmed.
- SRCRequirement: at least one ID document must include a signatureconfirmed.
- SRCRequirement: evidence of sole responsibility if applicableconfirmed.
- SRCNot for Resident Return Visa, ETA or eVisitorconfirmed.
- SRCSubmission via ImmiAccount or to processing officeconfirmed.
- SRCReference to form 1442i Privacy notice and need to read itconfirmed.
Common confusion points
Assuming both parents must sign even when one parent has sole legal responsibility.
Thinking the form can be used for ETA or eVisitor visas for children.
Submitting uncertified copies of the birth certificate or ID documents.
Believing a scanned copy without a certifier’s stamp is sufficient.
Attempting to sign the form electronically instead of providing a handwritten signature.
Omitting the Transaction Reference Number for electronic applications.
Not reading form 1442i Privacy notice before signing.
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