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Form 1229: Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under 18 years of age
This form is a consent document required when applying for an Australian visa for a child under 18 years of age. It must be completed when someone with parental responsibility or legal guardianship needs to provide formal approval for the child's visa application.
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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 is a consent document required when applying for an Australian visa for a child under 18 years of age. It must be completed when someone with parental responsibility or legal guardianship needs to provide formal approval for the child's visa application.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is not getting consent from all individuals with legal responsibility for the child.
- 2Missing signatures from all required consent providers
- 3Incorrect relationship details to the child
- 4Outdated form version not accepted by immigration
- 5Incomplete sections left blank
Plain English
If you're helping a child come to Australia on a visa, this form gives the government your formal permission. It's a simple way to show you agree to the child being granted a visa, making sure everyone's on the same page.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this form at the same time as the child's visa application, as it's a required component that must be processed together with 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
- Use this form when applying for any temporary or permanent visa for a child under 18
- Required even if only one parent is applying with the child
- Necessary when a guardian is applying for visa approval for a child
- Must be completed for both Australian citizen and non-citizen children
- Required regardless of the visa subclass being applied for
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Use this form or another form?
Both parents applying together
Ensures both parents consent
✓ Check if both parents are listed in the child's birth certificate
Single parent applying
Prevents disputes from other parent
✓ Check court orders if applicable
Applying for permanent residence
Required for all permanent visa applications
✓ Check if different forms apply for citizenship
Child already in Australia
Still required for visa grant
✓ Check current visa conditions before applying
Grandparent applying
Confirms legal authority to consent
✓ Verify relationship documents
Deadline or filing window
Submit this form with the child's visa application; there's no separate deadline, but delays in submitting can affect the overall processing time of the visa application.
Before you submit
- 1All required sections completed in full
- 2Correct signatures from all consent providers
- 3Photocopy of child's birth certificate attached if required
- 4Evidence of parental relationship provided
- 5Form matches the visa application details
- 6Current version of the form used
- 7All supporting documents included
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest version of Form 1229 from the Department of Home Affairs website
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information about yourself and the child
- 3Obtain signatures from all individuals with parental responsibility
- 4Attach the form to the child's visa application
- 5Submit through ImmiAccount or with paper application documents
- 6Keep a copy for your records
Known limitations
- 1This form cannot be used to apply for citizenship
- 2It doesn't replace other required visa forms for the child
- 3Consent given may be revoked in certain circumstances
- 4The form must be accompanied by appropriate evidence of relationship
- 5Digital signatures may not be accepted in all situations
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->This form is current and should be used for all visa applications for children under 18. Always check the Department of Home Affairs website for any updates before submitting.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm you're using the latest version of Form 1229
- Check that all sections relevant to your situation are completed
- Verify that signature requirements match current guidelines
- Ensure contact information section is fully updated
- Confirm no recent changes to consent requirements for your visa type
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm 1229 is issued by the Department of Home Affairs
- SRCThe form is specifically for visa applications for children under 18
- SRCConsent must be provided by individuals with parental responsibility
- SRCThe form must be submitted with the child's visa application
- SRCCurrent processing times can be found on the Department's website
- SRCThe form is available on the Department's website
- SRCImmiAccount is the primary submission method for online applications
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific evidence requirements beyond birth certificate
Common confusion points
Whether both parents need to sign even if only one is applying
How to prove guardianship when not a biological parent
Whether the form needs to be notarized
What to do if one parent cannot be contacted for consent
Whether the form is different for temporary versus permanent visas
How to handle situations where parental rights are disputed
Whether the form applies to children already in Australia
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