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Form 47OF: Application for migration to Australia by other family members
This form is an Application for migration to Australia by other family members (Form 47OF). Use it when a relative wishes to migrate to Australia under your existing sponsorship or relationship.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 47OF - Application for migration to Australia by other family members
This form is an Application for migration to Australia by other family members (Form 47OF). Use it when a relative wishes to migrate to Australia under your existing sponsorship or relationship.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to link the 47OF application directly to the main visa application within ImmiAccount.
- 2Incorrectly defining the relationship type (e.g., spouse instead of de facto).
- 3Forgetting to upload supporting evidence (birth certificates, marriage certificates).
- 4Failing to reference the correct visa subclass number.
- 5Submitting the form without linking it to an existing ImmiAccount profile.
Plain English
Essentially, this tells the Department of Home Affairs that someone close to you wants to move here. It lets them know who is coming and why they qualify to join your family in Australia. Think of it as an official request for a relative's visa pathway.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this form when a qualifying family member decides they want to move to Australia but hasn't yet applied for their visa.
- 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 sponsoring a family member who wants to move to Australia.
- The person applying is a relative (e.g., spouse, parent, child) of someone already in Australia.
- It's used when the migration pathway relies on your existing relationship or sponsorship.
- Use this if you need to apply for a specific category under an existing visa stream.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Applying as a direct spouse/partner
Depends on exact relationship type
✓ Check the Home Affairs website first
Applying based purely on skill points
Not directly tied to your sponsorship
✓ Confirm if you are sponsoring them under a specific nomination
Changing status inside Australia
If they aren't applying from overseas yet
✓ See what visa subclass applies
Application for Change of Status (subclass X)
Applying as an independent applicant
Not relying on your relationship at all
✓ Ensure the form title matches their basis for migration
Various forms depending on stream
Deadline or filing window
There is no single universal deadline, but submit it as soon as your relative decides to apply. Early lodgement prevents unnecessary delays in their migration timeline.
Before you submit
- 1All sections are fully completed and signed/dated.
- 2You have attached copies of all required identification documents (passports, birth certificates, etc.).
- 3The application fee payment receipt is included or uploaded correctly.
- 4If applicable, you have provided the necessary evidence of your relationship to them.
- 5Your details match exactly with what is in their passport/ID.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 47OF thoroughly.
- 2Gather and scan supporting documents clearly (e.g., marriage certificate, birth certificates).
- 3Pay the required migration application fee via the specified method.
- 4Upload or mail the completed form and evidence to the Department of Home Affairs.
Known limitations
- 1This form alone does not guarantee a visa grant; it starts the process.
- 2The specific subclass of visa being applied for is not confirmed in this source.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: Whether online submission via ImmiAccount is mandatory or optional.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: Specific requirements vary based on the applicant's country of birth.
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 the main application form for relatives wanting to migrate to Australia under your existing sponsorship. Check the Department of Home Affairs website for any recent updates or required supporting documents.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if the specific visa subclass number listed is current.
- Verify the required supporting document list hasn't changed (e.g., new police clearance requirements).
- Confirm the correct fee payment method is accepted by Home Affairs.
- Look for updates regarding digital submission requirements (e.g., mandatory ImmiAccount upload).
- Ensure the form version matches the latest one listed on the official Department of Home Affairs page.
Quick Facts
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm Name: Application for migration to Australia by other family members
- SRCForm Number: 47OF
- SRCAgency: Department of Home Affairs (HOME_AFFAIRS)
- SRCContext: Used when a relative migrates under existing sponsorship.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific fee amounts.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current required supporting documents list.
Common confusion points
Confusing it with a sponsorship *nomination* form versus the actual *application* form.
Not knowing which specific visa subclass (e.g., Partner Visa, Parent Visa) to select on the form.
Forgetting that supporting documents must match the exact details entered in the form fields.
Assuming the application is complete when it is only submitted; further evidence may be requested later.
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