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Form 1447: No Further Stay waiver request
Form 1447 is the No Further Stay waiver request used to ask the Department of Home Affairs to lift a No Further Stay condition on your visa. Submit it if you need to apply for another visa while that condition is in place.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 1447 - No Further Stay waiver request
Form 1447 is the No Further Stay waiver request used to ask the Department of Home Affairs to lift a No Further Stay condition on your visa. Submit it if you need to apply for another visa while that condition is in place.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Submitting after your visa has expired is the most common error.
- 2Application submitted after visa expiry
- 3Missing certified passport copy
- 4Untranslated documents in a foreign language
- 5Scanned files that are blurry or unreadable
Plain English
If your visa says you cannot apply for most other visas, this form lets you ask the government to waive that rule. You’ll need to prove why you need the waiver and attach supporting documents.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Lodge the request before your current visa expires; the form states it must be submitted prior to the visa expiry date.
- 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
- When your visa has condition 8503, 8534, 8535 or 8540 and you need to apply for another visa.
- When you have a major change in circumstances that was beyond your control and you need a compassionate or compelling reason to stay.
- When you can provide certified passport copy and supporting evidence such as medical reports.
- Not for regular visa applications that do not have a No Further Stay condition.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Need to apply for a new visa but no No Further Stay condition
No waiver required
✓ Verify visa conditions first
Standard visa application form (e.g., subclass 500)
Visa decision refused and you want to challenge it
Waiver decision cannot be reviewed
✓ Note that AAT cannot review this waiver
Administrative Review Tribunal application
Need to extend stay while waiver is pending
Waiver does not grant lawful stay while pending
✓ Arrange alternative lawful status before current visa expires
No Further Stay waiver request (Form 1447)
Deadline or filing window
The waiver request must be lodged before the expiry date shown on your visa label or grant notice.
Before you submit
- 1Confirm a No Further Stay condition exists via your visa grant letter or VEVO.
- 2Prepare a certified copy of the personal particulars page of your passport.
- 3Gather documentary evidence (e.g., medical reports) that supports your claim.
- 4Obtain NAATI‑accredited English translations for any non‑English documents.
- 5Ensure all scanned files are clear and readable.
- 6Decide whether you consent to email communication and provide an email address if yes.
- 7Complete all contact fields, including telephone and address for correspondence.
- 8Attach the completed Form 1447 and all supporting documents before sending.
- 9Choose submission method (online, email to [email protected], or post to the address shown).
How to file this form
- 1Check your visa conditions using VEVO or your grant letter.
- 2Collect certified passport copy and all supporting evidence.
- 3Fill out Form 1447, including details of the major change, lack of control, and compassionate reasons.
- 4Attach the required documents and ensure scans are clear.
- 5Submit the form online, by email, or by post to the No Further Stay Waiver Processing Centre.
Known limitations
- 1The waiver request does not allow you to remain lawfully in Australia while it is being decided.
- 2A decision not to waive cannot be reviewed by the Administrative Review Tribunal or the Minister.
- 3A new request must contain new and substantially different reasons from any previous request.
- 4Photographs are not required as evidence.
- 5Only conditions 8503, 8534, 8535 or 8540 can be waived with this form.
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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
- Processing times are up to 28 days – check current timeframe before submitting.
- Privacy notice reference to form 1442i – confirm you have read it.
- Submission options include online, email, or post – verify which method you will use.
- All supporting documents must be certified copies and clear scans.
- Non‑English documents need NAATI‑accredited translations.
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Sources
- SRCProcessing times up to 28 daysconfirmed in source (p.1).
- SRCWaiver request does not automatically allow lawful stay while pendingconfirmed in source (p.1).
- SRCCertified copy of passport personal particulars page requiredconfirmed in source (p.1).
- SRCNAATI‑accredited English translations required for non‑English documentsconfirmed in source (p.1).
- SRCSubmission options: online link, email [email protected], post to GPO Box 9984 SYDNEY NSW 2001confirmed in source (p.1).
- SRCDecision cannot be reviewed by AAT or Ministerconfirmed in source (p.1).
- SRCNo requirement to submit photographsconfirmed in source (p.1).
- SRCPrivacy Act reference and form 1442iconfirmed in source (p.1).
Common confusion points
Assuming the waiver grants temporary lawful stay while pending.
Omitting the certified copy of the passport identity page.
Including photographs as supporting evidence.
Failing to provide NAATI‑accredited translations for non‑English documents.
Using the wrong email address for submission.
Thinking the decision can be appealed through the AAT.
Not indicating consent for email communication when required.
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