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Form 1496i: Including family members in your application
This Australian government form helps you include family members (like partners or children) in your visa application with the Department of Home Affairs. It outlines what documents and information are needed to add these people to your application.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 1496i - Including family members in your application
This Australian government form helps you include family members (like partners or children) in your visa application with the Department of Home Affairs. It outlines what documents and information are needed to add these people to your application.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Not providing all necessary documents for each family member you want to include is a common mistake that can delay your visa processing.
- 2Missing Form 1022 or incorrect document uploads
- 3Not providing passport pages for children with passports
- 4Inaccurate partner relationship proof (e.g., not showing genuine commitment)
- 5Wrong child age/dependency info (e.g., over 23 without proper dependency evidence)
Plain English
If you're applying for a visa and want to bring a partner or child along, this form tells you exactly what paperwork to provide so they can be part of your visa process. Think of it as the step to officially add family members to your application with Home Affairs.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this form when you're applying for a visa that allows including family members—usually as part of your main visa application process, ideally as soon as possible if adding a new family member like a newborn.
- 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 you need to add partners or children to your visa application.
- It applies specifically to including family in visa processes, not for Australian citizenship applications (check separate resources if you're applying for citizenship).
- If your visa doesn't permit adding family members, use this form only after confirming eligibility with the Department.
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Adding a newborn child to your visa application
To automatically include the child if they were born after you lodged your application
✓ Confirm your child was born after you submitted your visa application
Form 1022 (Notification of changes in circumstances)
Including a partner (married or de facto) in your visa
To meet the visa's requirements for including a partner, like proving relationship genuineness and age
✓ Verify your relationship meets all criteria (e.g., mutual commitment, no permanent separation)
Adding other family members (parents, siblings) to refugee/humanitarian visas
To ensure those family members are eligible under that specific visa type
✓ Confirm your visa is a refugee, humanitarian, or protection visa
This form or the main visa application
Providing evidence for children (not newborns) in your visa
To prove the parent-child relationship and dependency
✓ Have you gathered certified birth or adoption documents?
Not another form; use this form's guidance
Deadline or filing window
Submit this form as soon as possible when including family members—delays may affect your visa timeline, so act promptly.
Before you submit
- 1Gather a completed Form 1022 (if notifying of newborn birth)
- 2Provide a colour scan of your child's birth certificate
- 3Include passport pages if your child has a passport
- 4For partners: evidence of genuine relationship, age (18+), no family relation, mutual commitment and shared living
- 5For children: proof of parent-child relationship (certified birth/adoption) and dependency documentation
- 6Ensure all documents are legible and complete
How to file this form
- 1Check your visa type to confirm if including family members is allowed
- 2Collect required documents for each family member you want to include
- 3If using ImmiAccount, sign in and upload the documents there
- 4If not using ImmiAccount, send the documents to the office deciding your application
- 5Complete all sections of Form 1496i accurately
Known limitations
- 1This form doesn't handle Australian citizenship applications—use separate resources for citizenship by descent or birth
- 2Not all visa types permit including partners/children; verify eligibility first
- 3Some exceptions to partner age requirements exist but must be verified with the Department
- 4Children over 23 may still qualify if they're financially dependent due to disability
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 is Form 1496i (design date October 2024) issued by the Australian Department of Home Affairs for including family members in visa applications.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm this is the latest version (design date 10/24) from homeaffairs.gov.au/allforms/
- Check if any recent updates to visa requirements affect family inclusion rules
- Verify that Form 1022 is available on the Department's website before use
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Sources
- SRCForm design date is October 2024 (from p1)
- SRCNewborn children automatically included in applications lodged before decision
- SRCDocuments for newborns include Form 1022, birth certificate scan, and passport pages if applicable
- SRCPartners must be married or de facto with evidence of genuine relationship and shared living
- SRCChildren under 23 need dependency proof (financial/physical support) to qualify
Common confusion points
Forgetting that some visas don't allow including family members—check specific visa requirements first
Missing required documentation like Form 1022 or certified birth certificates
Not providing evidence of dependency for older children (18-23) who need financial support
Confusing de facto partner relationship length criteria with marriage requirements
Assuming newborns are automatically included without checking if your application was lodged before birth
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