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Form 47PA: Application for a parent to migrate to Australia
This form is an Application for a parent to migrate to Australia (Form 47PA). Use it when a parent wishes to move to live in Australia and requires official approval from the Department of Home Affairs.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 47PA - Application for a parent to migrate to Australia
This form is an Application for a parent to migrate to Australia (Form 47PA). Use it when a parent wishes to move to live in Australia and requires official approval from the Department of Home Affairs.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to link this application correctly within your ImmiAccount profile.
- 2Missing required supporting documentation (e.g., proof of relationship).
- 3Incorrectly stating the basis for migration.
- 4Failing to declare previous visa history accurately.
- 5Submitting the form outside a designated application window.
Plain English
If you are a parent wanting to join family or start life in Australia, this form is your official request. It tells the Department exactly who you are and why you want to migrate here. Think of it as your application packet for an Australian visa pathway.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this when you decide to apply for migration. Timing may be critical if there are specific visa application windows open.
- 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 your parent wants to move permanently to live in Australia.
- This applies specifically when the applicant is a parent, not a child applying for their own visa.
- It is used as part of the formal application process managed by the Department of Home Affairs.
- If you are applying under a specific scheme (like a family stream), this form supports that main application.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Parent migrating from overseas
This is the standard parent migration application.
✓ Check if your situation fits the general criteria.
Parent sponsoring child's visa
If you are applying for a *child* based on your status, another form might be needed.
✓ Don't use 47PA unless the parent is the primary applicant.
Temporary Parent Visit Visa
If the move is short-term and not permanent migration, look elsewhere.
✓ The scope of 'migration' needs to be clear.
Parent applying via Skilled Migration Stream
Some streams require specific supporting documentation that might change the primary form needed.
✓ Confirm if your application falls under a points-based system.
Deadline or filing window
Check the specific visa subclass requirements, but generally, applications should be lodged before a relevant cut-off date or as soon as the intent to migrate is firm.
Before you submit
- 1Fill out every required field completely; leave nothing blank if possible.
- 2Use clear, legible handwriting if printing and signing manually.
- 3Ensure all dates (birth, marriage, etc.) are in a consistent format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY).
- 4Attach certified copies of all supporting documents.
- 5Sign and date the form where indicated.
- 6If submitting online via ImmiAccount, ensure digital signatures are applied correctly.
How to file this form
- 1Complete Form 47PA thoroughly using clear language.
- 2Gather all necessary supporting evidence (birth certificates, passports, etc.).
- 3Upload or attach documents according to the Department of Home Affairs instructions.
- 4Submit the form through your preferred channel (online portal is recommended).
- 5Keep a copy of the fully completed and submitted application for your records.
Known limitations
- 1This form alone does not guarantee visa approval; other criteria must be met.
- 2The required supporting documents list can change based on the parent's country of origin.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: Specific processing times vary greatly by application volume and location.
- 4If your family situation is complex (e.g., adoption), you may need additional declarations.
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->Form 47PA is the current application for a parent to migrate to Australia. Check the Department of Home Affairs website for any recent updates or changes to processing times.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check for updated required supporting documents list (e.g., birth certificates, marriage certs).
- Verify current processing time estimates provided by the Department of Home Affairs.
- Confirm the latest version number listed on the form itself.
- Ensure you are using the correct application channel (online via ImmiAccount vs. paper submission).
- Look for any changes regarding eligibility criteria thresholds.
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm Name: Application for a parent to migrate to Australia
- SRCForm Number: 47PA
- SRCIssuing Agency: Department of Home Affairs (HOME_AFFAIRS)
- SRCContext: Parent seeking permanent residency in Australia.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific requirements for 'parent' definition across all visa streams.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Parent' vs. 'Guardian': Ensure you are applying as the biological/legal parent.
Not knowing which visa subclass applies: The form supports migration, but the *type* of visa is separate.
Using old documentation: Submitting documents that have expired or are not certified copies.
Application fees: Not clearly stating whether the fee has been paid alongside the application.
When to use a 'Parent' vs. 'Family Member' category on the form.
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