Official form guide
Form 1399: Declaration of Service
Form 1399 is a Declaration of Service issued by the Department of Home Affairs. You use it to formally state or confirm details about your service history related to an immigration matter.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 1399 - Declaration of Service
Form 1399 is a Declaration of Service issued by the Department of Home Affairs. You use it to formally state or confirm details about your service history related to an immigration matter.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Double-check that the start and end dates exactly match official pay slips.
- 2Missing signature/date on the Declaration of Service.
- 3Using incorrect job titles that don't match official records.
- 4Failing to declare part-time roles if they occurred during full-time periods.
- 5Mismatching employment dates with other documents uploaded to ImmiAccount.
Plain English
Think of this form as a formal statement you give to the government proving what work you have done. It helps the Department of Home Affairs verify your background and eligibility for visas or citizenship.
Submission Date
- Filing date: You submit this when the Department of Home Affairs requests it, or when you need to proactively declare a period of work not covered elsewhere on your 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 to formally state or confirm specific periods of work relevant to an immigration application.
- Use this when details in your existing application are missing or incorrect regarding employment history.
- It is used to provide supplementary evidence about the nature or duration of past roles.
- If you are changing a key detail (like job title or employer) already submitted, this form helps formalise it.
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Use this form or another form?
Applying for visa but only need to update one small employment gap
Use this to specifically declare that single missing period of service.
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Submitting a full application package for the first time
The primary application might cover most things, but use 1399 to detail specific roles.
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Not confirmed in official source (Likely main application form)
Responding to an officer's request for more details on your work history
This is the direct response tool for clarification requests from Home Affairs.
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Declaring service in a very short-term, non-standard role (e.g., casual contract)
It allows granular detail beyond standard employment blocks.
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Deadline or filing window
There is no single universal deadline, but submit it as soon as you are asked or when submitting a major application package to avoid processing delays.
Before you submit
- 1All sections requiring a declaration must be completed (no blank boxes unless explicitly allowed).
- 2The dates listed for each service period must be logical and sequential.
- 3Attach supporting evidence for every declared job/service where possible (e.g., payslips, contracts).
- 4Ensure the signature block is filled out clearly by you.
- 5If submitting online via ImmiAccount, ensure all required fields are populated before uploading the PDF.
How to file this form
- 1Fill in your personal details accurately at the top of Form 1399.
- 2Go through each employment entry and provide start/end dates, employer name, and role title.
- 3Clearly state the nature of the service (e.g., full-time salaried, casual contractor).
- 4Sign and date the form where indicated.
- 5Scan or photograph the completed document clearly.
- 6Upload the final file to your ImmiAccount portal or submit it via mail.
Known limitations
- 1This form declares service; it does not guarantee visa approval.
- 2If you are applying through a specific stream (e.g., Partner Visa), check if that stream has unique declaration requirements.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: There might be an online portal submission method superseding paper filing for certain applications.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the current form version number printed on the document.
- Check if there have been recent changes to how 'self-employment' is defined.
- Confirm the required supporting documents list matches the current requirements.
- Ensure the Department of Home Affairs contact details are up to date.
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Sources
- SRCForm Name: Declaration of Service
- SRCAgency: Department of Home Affairs
- SRCForm Number: 1399
- SRCContext: Used for immigration service history declaration.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific current revision date.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Start Date' vs. 'Date Commenced' – use the date work actually began.
Not knowing if you must declare unpaid internships – if it was service, declare it.
Mixing up employer names – ensure consistency with how the employer appears on official documents.
For self-employment, unsure of the exact end date – use the date your final contract concluded.
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