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Form 1496i: Including family members in your application
This form, Form 1496i, is used when you are applying for a visa or other immigration benefit with the Department of Home Affairs and need to include relatives in that application. You use it specifically to list family members who should be considered alongside the main applicant.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 1496i - Including family members in your application
This form, Form 1496i, is used when you are applying for a visa or other immigration benefit with the Department of Home Affairs and need to include relatives in that application. You use it specifically to list family members who should be considered alongside the main applicant.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to include dependents who are applying under a different visa subclass!
- 2Forgetting to list a dependent altogether.
- 3Incorrectly stating the relationship (e.g., listing 'friend' instead of 'spouse').
- 4Using outdated personal details for an included family member.
- 5Not attaching required evidence documents for each listed person.
Plain English
Think of this as an add-on sheet for your visa application. If you have a partner, child, or parent applying with you, this form helps the Department know exactly who is part of your group. It ensures everyone's details are correctly linked to your case in ImmiAccount.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this when you are actively lodging an application with the Department of Home Affairs that involves more than one person. It should generally be lodged at the same time as the main application submission.
- 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 are applying for a visa or immigration benefit (the main application).
- Your primary purpose is to list relatives who should be included in your case.
- Use this form when the initial application process requires you to add people later.
- It specifies *who* needs to be considered alongside the main applicant.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Adding a spouse/partner
If your visa stream specifically requires this form for additions.
✓ Check if your online portal directs you elsewhere.
Applying for the first time with family
You might use the main form, but must attach 1496i to detail dependents.
✓ Confirm the required supporting documents list.
Changing a dependent's status mid-application
Use this if you are changing details or adding someone after submission.
✓ Not confirmed in official source.
Deadline or filing window
While there is no universal deadline, this form must be lodged by the application lodgement date. Late submission means your family members might be assessed separately and later.
Before you submit
- 1Have you clearly identified yourself as the main applicant on Form 1496i?
- 2Is every included family member listed with their full name and date of birth?
- 3Are all relationship types accurately selected (e.g., parent, sibling, child)?
- 4Did you attach supporting evidence for *each* listed family member?
- 5If applicable, is the primary visa application ID number correctly referenced on this form?
How to file this form
- 1Complete Form 1496i using clear, legible handwriting or digital text.
- 2Gather all necessary supporting documents (e.g., birth certificates, marriage certificates).
- 3Sign and date the form in the designated signature box.
- 4Upload the completed PDF/scanned copy to your ImmiAccount.
- 5If submitting physically, ensure you staple or clip all pages together securely.
Known limitations
- 1This form only lists family members; it does not guarantee their visa outcome.
- 2Not confirmed in official source: It may require accompanying forms depending on the specific visa subclass.
- 3The listed relationship must be legally verifiable (e.g., marriage certificate required for spouse).
- 4If a dependent is applying for a different type of benefit, they might need their own separate form.
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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 1496i is currently used for adding family members to an existing application with the Department of Home Affairs. Always check the latest version on the Department's website before filling it out.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check for updated fields related to relationship definitions (e.g., 'de facto' vs. married).
- Confirm the required supporting documentation list matches your visa subclass.
- Verify if there are new sections for including children born after the initial application date.
- Ensure you have the latest Department of Home Affairs logo/version stamp.
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCIssued by: Department of Home Affairs
- SRCForm Number: 1496i
- SRCPurpose: Including family members in your application
- SRCContext: Visa or immigration benefit applications
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific required supporting documents list for every visa type.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Dependent' vs. 'Applicant': The listed person is usually a dependent unless they are applying for their own distinct visa.
Not confirming the relationship type: Selecting 'Child' when the person is actually an adult sibling can cause delays.
Forgetting to list a newborn: If you apply before birth, ensure the form notes the expected date of birth.
Using this form instead of updating online: Some applications require direct updates in the portal *and* submission of 1496i.
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