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Form 1446: Withdrawal of a visa application
This form, Form 1446, is used when you want to officially withdraw a visa application lodged with the Department of Home Affairs. You must use it if your circumstances change and you no longer wish for the department to process your original application.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 1446 - Withdrawal of a visa application
This form, Form 1446, is used when you want to officially withdraw a visa application lodged with the Department of Home Affairs. You must use it if your circumstances change and you no longer wish for the department to process your original application.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The biggest mistake is forgetting to include the specific Visa Application ID.
- 2Not including the correct application number.
- 3Failing to state clearly which visa you are withdrawing.
- 4Submitting it too late, after processing has started.
- 5Using outdated personal contact details on the form.
Plain English
Think of this as hitting the 'Cancel' button on your visa application. If you applied for a visa but then decide you want to pull that request back, you fill out Form 1446. This tells the Department of Home Affairs exactly what you are doing.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this form as soon as you decide to pull your application back. It is best to do it before the Department of Home Affairs makes a final decision on your case.
- 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 want to stop the department from processing your existing visa application.
- Your personal or professional circumstances have changed, making the original application no longer relevant.
- You applied for a specific visa type but now wish to apply for something else instead.
- The waiting time is too long and you need to formally pull the request back.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Changing Visa Type
Use this if you want to stop the *old* application entirely.
✓ Check if a specific 'Change of Application' form is required.
Not Satisfied with Decision
This is for challenging a decision, not just stopping it.
✓ Ensure your withdrawal reason fits the scope of Form 1446.
New Application Lodged
Use this if you are applying *simultaneously* but want to keep the old one on file.
✓ Confirm if the new application automatically voids the old one.
Deadline or filing window
There isn't a strict deadline for withdrawal, but submitting it promptly after deciding to withdraw is crucial. Don't wait until the final decision letter arrives.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure your full name and date of birth match your passport exactly.
- 2Verify the correct application ID number is listed.
- 3Clearly state *why* you are withdrawing in the designated section.
- 4Sign and date the form if submitting a hard copy.
- 5If lodging online via ImmiAccount, ensure all fields are populated before hitting submit.
- 6Attach copies of your passport bio-page and original application acknowledgement letter.
How to file this form
- 1Download the most current Form 1446 from the Department of Home Affairs website.
- 2Fill in all mandatory sections clearly using black ink (if printing).
- 3Attach supporting documentation showing your identity and original application details.
- 4Submit via ImmiAccount, or post it to the relevant processing centre address.
- 5Keep a copy of the completed form for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1Submitting Form 1446 does not guarantee immediate withdrawal; processing time varies.
- 2If you lodge another application, this may automatically supersede or void the original one.
- 3The Department might require further information even after receiving Form 1446.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: There is no guaranteed deadline for withdrawal validity.
Field map
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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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- Check for updated Department branding or logos.
- Verify the current form number (must be 1446).
- Review any changes to required supporting document lists.
- Confirm if there are new specific fields based on visa subclass.
- Look for updates regarding digital submission requirements.
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Department of Home Affairs
- SRCForm Number: 1446
- SRCPurpose: Withdrawal of a visa application
- SRCContext: Used when circumstances change and you no longer wish for the department to process your original application.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific required supporting documents list.
Common confusion points
Thinking withdrawal means 'pause' when the department might interpret it as 'cancel'.
Failing to specify *which* application you are withdrawing if multiple exist.
Using this form when a simple online tick-box within ImmiAccount would suffice.
Not providing evidence that proves your identity or link to the original application.
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